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
