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Question 1

What is the primary foundation of St. Thomas Aquinas’ Natural Law Ethics?

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• Human nature and reason

Question 2

According to Aquinas, the ultimate purpose (telos) of human life is

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• Salvation

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In Aquinas’ framework, which of the following is a primary precept of natural law?

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• To preserve life

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Which of the following best represents the “law of nature” in Aquinas’ theory?

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• Principles accessible through human reason

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Which one of these is NOT a secondary precept of natural law according to Aquinas?

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• Prohibition of homosexual behavior

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Aquinas believes that moral law is grounded in

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• God’s eternal law

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What role does reason play in Aquinas’ Natural Law Ethics?

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• Reason helps determine what is morally good

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Aquinas believes that moral laws are universal because

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• They are revealed by a divine authority

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In Aquinas’ view, natural law is understood through

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• Human reason and observation of nature

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Aquinas believes that moral principles are

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• Fixed and objective

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According to Immanuel Kant, moral actions are those that

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• Are done out of duty and in accordance with the moral law

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The Categorical Imperative in Kant’s ethics requires individuals to

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• Act in a way that could be universally willed without contradiction

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Kant’s principle of respect for persons means that

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• People should be treated as ends in themselves, not as means to an end

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Which of the following is an example of Kant’s concept of a moral duty?

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• Telling the truth even when it is difficult

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Kant’s Deontological Ethics rejects which of the following?

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• The consequences of actions as the measure of their morality

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Kant’s categorical imperative demands that people act only according to maxims that

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• Could be willed as a universal law without contradiction

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Which of the following best characterizes Kant’s concept of autonomy?

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• Freedom to act according to reason and duty

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For Kant, the moral worth of an action is determined by

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• The intent or motivation behind the action

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Kant’s ethical theory is most concerned with

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• The duty to act according to moral laws

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According to Kant, moral laws are

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• Objective and binding on all rational agents

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The Love and Justice Framework emphasizes

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• The reconciliation of justice with love in moral decision-making

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In the Love and Justice Framework, love is understood as

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• Acting with compassion and care for others’ well-being

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According to the Love and Justice Framework, justice involves

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• Promoting fairness, equality, and respect for all people

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In the Love and Justice Framework, the concept of justice requires that

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• Equal treatment and fairness should be given to all individuals

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between love and justice in this framework?

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- Justice and love work together to create ethical action

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Globalization refers to

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- The process of increasing interconnection and interdependence across the world

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Pluralism acknowledges that

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- There are multiple valid moral perspectives in a diverse world

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What is a key ethical challenge associated with globalization?

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- The exploitation of global labor and resources

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In pluralistic societies, ethical dilemmas arise when

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- One culture imposes its values on others

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Which of the following is an ethical response to the challenges of globalization?

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- Promoting respect for cultural diversity

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Which ethical challenge do Millennials face in the workplace?

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- Balancing work-life commitments

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Fillennials (the next generation) are most likely to prioritize

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- Ethical consumption and sustainability

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Millennials tend to approach ethical dilemmas by

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- Using social media to advocate for causes

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Fillennials are often more likely than previous generations to support

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- Progressive social and environmental policies

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One key challenge facing Millennials in their ethical decision-making is

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- Navigating conflicting cultural and ethical values

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Which of the following is an ethical response Millennials may have towards climate change?

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- Supporting sustainable practices and renewable energy

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Which of the following would most likely be a significant ethical issue for Fillennials in the digital age?

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- The ethics of artificial intelligence and privacy

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Millennials generally believe that businesses should

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- Act ethically and contribute to societal good

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A common ethical challenge for Fillennials is

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- Balancing a digital presence with privacy concerns

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One-way Fillennials address ethical challenges is by

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- Promoting social justice and inclusivity