Chapter 11 Self Quiz

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. Foot argues that moral judgments are made on the basis of

attitude. correct incorrect

reason. correct incorrect

the heart’s desire. correct incorrect

self-preservation. correct incorrect

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. To possess a given virtue is to

always act on the appropriate principle. correct incorrect

always succeed in achieving one’s ends in a given domain. correct incorrect

recognize certain considerations as powerful reasons for acting. correct incorrect

know what one must do avoid pain. correct incorrect

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. A noncognivitist claims that one’s reasons are dependent on one’s

feelings. correct incorrect

desires. correct incorrect

passions. correct incorrect

all of the above correct incorrect

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. Foot and noncognitivists disagree primarily on

the meaning of moral virtue. correct incorrect

the possibility of moral virtue. correct incorrect

whether having a reason to act depends ultimately on feelings. correct incorrect

whether having moral virtue depends ultimately on luck. correct incorrect

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. Foot claims that moral judgments have an essential conative element.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Practical rationality is closely related to moral goodness.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Foot would agree that only powerful feelings can motivate one to overcome addiction.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Foot claims that the fact that people take care of their own futures requires an explanation.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. To be virtuous one must recognizing a particular consideration as a reason for action and act on that reason.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect