Question 1

4 / 4 pts

Divine command theory is a form of deontological ethics.

Correct!

True

False

Question 2

4 / 4 pts

Which of the following problems is a theodicy intended to address?

The problem of God's existence

The problem of relativism

Correct!

The problem of evil

The problem of atheism

Question 3

4 / 4 pts

Biases may be unconscious.

Correct!

True

False

Question 4

4 / 4 pts
The people affected by secondary racism or sexism are

Directly affected by discriminatory words and acts.

Less severely affected than victims of primary racism.

Invariably silent sufferers, because the forms of discrimination are so subtle.

Correct!

Indirectly affected by differential policies that have an unintended discriminatory effect.

Question 5

4 / 4 pts

Which amendment of the US Constitution proclaims religious liberty?

Correct!

First.

Second.

Third.

Fourth.

Question 6

4 / 4 pts

Which thinker did NOT promote civil disobedience as a method for protesting and reforming law
systems?

Thoreau.

Correct!

Kant.

Gandhi.

King Jr.
Question 7

4 / 4 pts

The Golden Rule is followed by most of the world's major religions.

Correct!

True

False

Question 8

4 / 4 pts

Critics of racialism generally agree that race is

Correct!

a social construct.

a necessary evil.

no longer a factor in social policymaking.

a legitimate basis for unequal treatment (in accordance with the principle of equality).

Question 9

4 / 4 pts

Affirmative action programs presume that past discrimination and its resulting present disadvantage are
relevant reasons for differential treatment.

Correct!

True

False

Question 10

4 / 4 pts
According to the principle of equality, it is unjust to treat people differently in ways that deny them
significant social benefits unless which of the following is demonstrated?

That they are illegal immigrants.

That they or their families have materially benefited from past discrimination.

That they or their families have materially suffered from past discrimination.

Correct!

That they are relevantly different in ways that justify differential treatment.

Question 11

4 / 4 pts

What was the significance of the Bakke decision and the University of Michigan cases?

They reaffirmed the separation of church and state by denying Catholic schools the right to federal tax
dollars.

Correct!

They forbade the use of racial quotas in school admissions, but allowed some consideration of race in
admissions decisions.

They forbade the use of race considerations in school admissions, but allow gender quotas in
admissions decisions.

They forbade any consideration of race in school admissions decisions.

Question 12

4 / 4 pts

Value pluralism argues that there are multiple and conflicting goods in the world, which cannot be
reduced to some other good.

Correct!
 True

False

Question 13

4 / 4 pts

The paradox of toleration is no longer relevant to today's global culture.

True

Correct!

False

Question 14

4 / 4 pts

Which of the following objections to affirmative action programs is raised by consequentialist critics?

They are fundamentally unfair.

They are tantamount to reverse discrimination.

Correct!

They mainly benefit middle-class rather than lower-class African Americans.

They violate principles of equality and impartiality.

Question 15

4 / 4 pts

The paradox of toleration questions whether which of the following should be tolerated?

Correct!

Intolerance

Philosophy
 Religion

Authority

Question 16

4 / 4 pts

In which society did tolerance and pluralism originate?

Western Europe, during the enlightenment.

Ancient Greece.

Ancient Rome.

Correct!

Many societies across the world, throughout history.

Question 17

4 / 4 pts

Arguments for affirmative action based on reasons of compensatory justice must show that
compensation to members of certain groups is justified.

Correct!

True

False

Question 18

4 / 4 pts

Which point does Fullinwider intend to make with the “Land of Giants” thought experiment?

That Affirmative Action is the only viable strategy.

That people who benefit from discriminatory practices realize that the practices are morally wrong.

That those who seem like giants today will be viewed as small people tomorrow.
Correct!

That well-intentioned people may perpetuate discrimination that is invisible to them.

Question 19

4 / 4 pts

Which approach is aimed at finding common ground between world religions and cultural traditions?

Correct!

Religious pluralism.

The Golden Rule.

The Golden Mean.

Value Pluralism.

Question 20

4 / 4 pts

John Locke believed in toleration of religious dissenters.

Correct!

True

False

Question 21

4 / 4 pts

The principle of equality is a nonconsequentialist moral principle.

Correct!
 True

False

Question 22

4 / 4 pts

Philosophical ethics is necessarily incompatible with religious conviction.

True

Correct!

False

Question 23

4 / 4 pts

"It is unjust to treat people differently in ways that deny to some of them significant social benefits
unless we can show that there is a difference between them that is relevant to the differential
treatment." This quote supports the principle of

Justice.

Equal pay for equal work.

Correct!

Equality.

Reverse discrimination.

Question 24

4 / 4 pts

When giving a consequentialist argument for affirmative action one need show only that these programs
can have good consequences.

True

Correct!
 False

Question 25

4 / 4 pts

The U.S. Supreme Court concluded in the Bakke decision that consideration of race in school admissions
was unconstitutional.

True

Correct!

False