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Liberty University APOL 104 Quiz 6

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    Liberty University APOL 104 Quiz 6 Correct Answers 100% Satisfied Typically a subjectivist wants to be treated subjectively by others Which Greek philosopher is most commonly associated with hedonism? Some forms of deterministic thinking describe certain behaviors as a matter of genetic destiny rather than personal choice John Calvin’s teachings may be considered by some to be an example o f: Which of the following statements gives the best description/s of Subjec t ivism These theories specifically focus on the results/end of an act to determine the morality of t ha t ac t. Christian ethics contends that the absolute standard of goodness is the very person of God . A deterministic approach always gives a sense of relief to an individual . Using a relativistic approach, what is true now may not be true in the f u t ure The Bible indicates that not all pleasures are good and not all pain is evil Determinism provides a means to avoid moral responsibili t y Jesus made it clear that it is impossible for man to justify himsel f The fact that we see diversity between the morals of cultures is a clear indication that moral absolutes do not exis t "Soft determinism" is less harsh in its rhetoric than is "hard determinism", but the two are consistent in the final ou t come As Christians, the Bible should be our ultimate guide for making moral decisions Ethics has to do with what a person ought to do rather than what a person does A person who determines morality based upon what man says or thinks is approaching morality Hedonism views actions by their resulting Hedonism does not acknowledge the existence of moral absolutes Who is most closely associated with Utilitarianism: A person’s worldview should impact their approach to moral decision making Jesus made the assertion that there is direct relation between the way people treat ____, and the way they revere and respect God The subjective relativeness believes that truth is subject to individual interpretation and experience The subjectivity of defining pleasure means that a hedonist could justify injustices “Soft” determinism is not as fatalistic in nature as hard determinism A theistic determinist believes that everything must be determined by God for him to remain sovereign “I believe that abortion is morally right because a majority of the people in this community believe it to be so”. This is an example of what This philosophy asserts that all human actions can ultimately be understood by observing cause and effect A moral absolute would be true for all people at all times, and is not subject to change. The subjective relativist believes that truth is subjective to individual interpretation and experience. The cultural relativist believes that moral beliefs are nothing more than cultural norms. "I determine what is right and wrong, and you should not try to force your values on me." - This is an example of: By definition, "___________" is the blending of ideas and values from different or opposing worldviews. "__________" said that "Man is the measure of all things "_________________" is the idea that self - interest or personal happiness should be the goal of all actions. A conventional relativist assumes that what is right in his/her society would also be true in another society. Which statement would best illustrates the concept of Hedonism: By definition, "__________________" is the view that right and wrong depends upon one's culture, social group, or personal perspective. Historically, the advantage of Utilitarianism is that it has always resulted in the avoidance of human rights injustices. The Old Testament law was intended by God to save man from their sin. Soft determinism is also referred to as: Typically a subjectivist wants to be treated subjectively by others

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    Answer: false Question 1 Which Greek philosopher is most commonly associated with hedonism? Selected Answer: Epicurus 3 out of 3 points Question 2 3 out of 3 points Some forms of deterministic thinking describe certain behaviors as a matter of genetic des t iny rather than personal choice . Selected Answer: True Question 3 Question 4 John Calvin’s teachings may be considered by some to be an example o f: Selected Answer: All of the above Which of the following statements gives the best description/s of Subjec t ivism : Selected Answer: Both b & c 0 out of 3 points 3 out of 3 points Question 5 0 out of 3 points These theories specifically focus on the results/end of an act to determine the morality of t ha t ac t. Selected Answer: Both a and b Question 6 3 out of 3 points Christian ethics contends that the absolute standard of goodness is the very person of God . Selected Answer: True Question 7 Question 8 Question 9 A deterministic approach always gives a sense of relief to an individual . Selected Answer: False Using a relativistic approach, what is true now may not be true in the f u t ure . Selected Answer: True The Bible indicates that not all pleasures are good and not all pain is evil . Selected Answer: True 3 out of 3 points 3 out of 3 points 3 out of 3 points

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    Question 10 Question 11 Determinism provides a means to avoid moral responsibili t y . Selected Answer: True Jesus made it clear that it is impossible for man to justify himsel f. Selected Answer: True 3 out of 3 points 3 out of 3 points Question 12 3 out of 3 points The fact that we see diversity between the morals of cultures is a clear indication that moral absolutes do not exis t. Selected Answer: False Question 13 3 out of 3 points "Soft determinism" is less harsh in its rhetoric than is "hard determinism", but the two are consistent in the final ou t come . Selected Answer: True Question 14 3 out of 3 points As Christians, the Bible should be our ultimate guide for making moral decisions . Selected Answer: True Question 15 3 out of 3 points Ethics has to do with what a person ought to do rather than what a person does . Selected Answer: True Question 16 0 out of 3 points A person who determines morality based upon what man says or thinks is approaching morali t y Selected Answer: Theocen t rically Question 17 Question 18 Hedonism views actions by their resul t ing : Selected Answer: Pleasure Hedonism does not acknowledge the existence of moral absolu t es . 3 out of 3 points 3 out of 3 points

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