Discover Your Personal Ethics

Quizzee Rascal

Created 6/11/2024

Uncover your unique ethical framework by taking this insightful quiz that will categorize your ethics based on your responses.

1. For whom or what do you believe individuals should primarily act?

For themselves

For God

For the good of the planet

For society

2. Can an individual ever act only according to their own interests without regard for others’ interests?

Yes, completely

No, it's impossible

Sometimes

It depends on the situation

3. Do you believe that individuals can truly act for others in complete disregard for their own interests?

Yes, it happens often

No, self-interest always plays a role

Rarely

I am not sure

4. According to the concept of free will, what does permissible choice imply?

Individuals possess some control over their actions

All actions are predestined

Choices are random

The outcome is inevitable regardless of choice

5. How should ethical egoists view acts of harm against others for personal gain?

As acceptable if self-interest is served

As unacceptable due to potential harm in return

As morally neutral

As situational

6. How do critics of ethical egoism view the pursuit of personal gain at the cost of others?

As logically flawed

As a necessary evil

As totally justifiable

As morally praiseworthy

7. How might an ethical egoist defend the nephew's actions against the uncle?

By claiming other ethical systems are confusing

By accepting the harm caused

By denying any ethical obligation towards the uncle

By differentiating between personal gain and ethics

8. What is one major criticism of virtue ethics?

It is self-centered and overlooks others

It provides too many clear guidelines

It focuses too much on rules

It is overly flexible

9. To what extent do external factors influence the cultivation of personal virtues?

Significantly

Not at all

Only slightly

Unpredictably

10. What role should personal sacrifice play in ethical decision-making according to utilitarian principles?

Sacrifice is necessary if it maximizes overall good

Sacrifice is never required

Sacrifice should be avoided

Sacrifice is optional

11. Do you believe that individuals have special moral duties to people close to them?

Yes, absolutely

No, everyone should be treated equally

It depends on the context

I am undecided

12. According to Peter Singer, how should affluent individuals approach luxury spending?

They should avoid luxuries and donate to those in need

They should balance both luxuries and donations

They should prioritize their luxury comforts

They are not obligated to change their spending habits

13. Which ethical theory argues the closest relationship between ethical action and the outcome of self-interest?

Rational egoism

Utilitarianism

Virtue ethics

Deontological ethics

14. What is a significant problem for rational egoism according to critics?

It fails to justify the focus on individual well-being

It explains too much

It focuses on others' well-being

It is too similar to utilitarianism

15. What conclusion might one draw about moral duties when it comes to personal well-being versus the greater good?

There must be a balance

Personal well-being is primary

The greater good always prevails

The context is irrelevant

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