Core Ethical Frameworks and Philosophers

Ethics

A challenging collection of factual questions covering the historical development and definitions of major ethical theories.

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10 Questions Hard Ages 13+ Aug 22, 2026

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1 Who coined the term 'categorical imperative' as a central philosophical concept in his work 'Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals'?

A John Stuart Mill
B Immanuel Kant
C Jeremy Bentham
D Aristotle

2 Which ethical framework, championed by Jeremy Bentham, argues that the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness?

A Deontology
B Virtue Ethics
C Utilitarianism
D Existentialism

3 According to Aristotle's 'Nicomachean Ethics', what is the term for the 'golden mean' or the desirable middle ground between two extremes?

A Arete
B Eudaimonia
C Phronesis
D Mesotes

4 Which 20th-century philosopher is associated with the 'Ethics of Care', which emphasizes the importance of interpersonal relationships and empathy?

A Carol Gilligan
B Ayn Rand
C Jean-Paul Sartre
D Bertrand Russell

5 In the context of normative ethics, what does the 'Euthyphro dilemma' specifically challenge?

A Moral Relativism
B Divine Command Theory
C Hedonism
D Stoicism

6 Which philosophical theory holds that moral judgments are true or false based on objective facts independent of human opinion?

A Moral Nihilism
B Subjectivism
C Moral Realism
D Emotivism

7 What is the core principle of 'Ethical Egoism'?

A Altruism is the only moral good.
B Individuals should act in their own self-interest.
C The state dictates all moral laws.
D Pain is the only intrinsic evil.

8 Which philosopher wrote 'The Second Sex', exploring the ethical and social construction of womanhood?

A Hannah Arendt
B Simone de Beauvoir
C Judith Butler
D Iris Murdoch

9 In John Rawls' 'A Theory of Justice', what is the name of the hypothetical scenario used to determine principles of justice from an impartial perspective?

A The State of Nature
B The Veil of Ignorance
C The Social Contract
D The Categorical Imperative

10 What is the primary focus of 'Meta-ethics'?

A Determining specific right or wrong actions.
B The nature and meaning of moral properties and judgments.
C The application of ethics to professional practice.
D The history of religious moral codes.

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