When asked whether there are universal moral principles, Carlos replies that he does not know because there is no convincing evidence either way. Carlos is a(n):
A. ethical subjectivist.
B. emotivist.
C. cynic.
D. ethical skeptic.
Answer: D
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. true b. false
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A) Because we Are B) Because we are partial to ourselves C) Because we are partial to others D) Because we are sinful beings
What does eudaimonia mean?
a. it is synonym for Aristotle's final cause or teleology. In humans, the telos (final cause) is to flourish according to the formal cause or the nature of human beings b. it is the Ancient Greek word for virtue. Virtues are positive character traits, and vices are negative traits c. the "activity of the soul in accordance with arete (virtue)" so the eudaimonia (happy) life is the life of virtue. It is not like the American notion of "happiness" but a deeper notion of flourishing for humans d. it is the Ancient Greek word for wisdom. This is the knowledge born from the experience of life. While an eighteen year old might know the basic rules of morality in society, it takes a person of experience to know how to apply them in different scenarios. It takes a person of practical wisdom.