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Western Ethics in Philosophy
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Who among the following maintairis that the knowledge of moral laws is obtained through practical reason?

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Whether Kant's categorical imperative is regarded as apriori law?

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Which among the following is agent sensitive?

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Consequence of action is the basis of moral judgement. Which one of the following holds this view?

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:
List-I (writer) List-II (Writing)
a. Kant 1. Foundations of Ethics
b. Ewing 2. Language and Ethics
c. Ross 3. Metaphysics of Morals
d. Stevenson 4. Second Thoughts in Moral Philosophy

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According to Mill, utilitarianism is what?

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Which one of the following is consistent regarding moral judgement?

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Which among the following is said to be the system of moral principles?

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Which among the following is used as a positive connotation where people do their assigned services?

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In which type of justice, people are fairly compensated for their injuries?

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Condider the following statements in the light of Kant's maxims of morality and mark the correct answer.
1. Act only on that maxim which will to be a universal law.
2. So act as to treat humanity whether in thine own person or that of any other, always as an end and never as a means only.
3. Act as to be members of a kingdom of Ends.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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Who was an act utilitarian?

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Consider the following statements
1. Bentham's hedonism is based on psychological hedonism.
2. JS Mill regards that pleasure must be measured both quantitatively and qualitatively.

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According to Kant, moral laws are

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Who first discussed about Cardinal virture in his work? What is the name of the book?

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Which is not among the Cardinal virtues?

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Duty for the Sake of Duty' is ineluded in

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Categorical imperative is . . . . . . . . in Kant's moral theory.

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Which one of the following does not fit with the rest?

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Which of the following statements represent Mill's position?
1. Mill does not accept the qualitative distinction of happiness
2. Mill regards health, honour and wealth as intrinsic values
3. Mill's theory is altruistic hedonism and qualitative utilitarianism

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