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1. According to prima facie deontologists, a moral duty is binding unless it?



a. conflicts with our legal duty.
b. conflicts with a more compelling moral duty.
c. conflicts with our deeply held religious beliefs.
d. conflicts with all of the above.

2. What, according to Confucius, is the fundamental source of moral knowledge?



a. family and cultural tradtion


b. God


c. the catagorical imperative


d. the universe way

3. According to deontologists autonomous moral agents



a. rely on their own feelings and opinions, rather than on the opinions of others, in making moral decisions.


b. use their reason to discern moral principles and make moral decisions.


c. uncritically accept moral laws imposed on them by outside authorities.


d. look to God for moral direction.

4. The development of proper self-esteem ( the duty of self- improvement) in deontology requires that we



a. pursue self-esteem as an end in itself


b. pursue our self-interest exclusively


c. cultivate the good will


d. put the needs of others before our own.

5. Which of the following prima facie duties would a utilitarian accept as morally binding?



a. reparation


b. gratitude


c. nonmaleficence


d. fidelity

The ''Declaration of sentiments and resolutions of the first woman's rights convention'' stated that women ought to have the legal right to


a. safe and legal abortions
b. vote in elections
c. own slaves
d. not wear veils in public