Top Philosophy Virtue Ethics Test - 110+ MCQs: Philosophy - Virtue Ethics Quiz: Test Your Knowledge with Virtue Ethics Questions and Answers

1. Which philosopher criticized virtue ethics for being elitist and excluding marginalized individuals?

Immanuel Kant

John Stuart Mill

Friedrich Nietzsche

Martha Nussbaum

2. What is the main criticism of Virtue Ethics regarding moral dilemmas?

It provides clear guidelines for resolving dilemmas

It is unable to provide guidance in complex situations

It prioritizes individual desires over moral obligations

It is too focused on consequences

3. Which of the following is not a virtue associated with courage in Virtue Ethics?

Bravery

Fearlessness

Rashness

Perseverance

4. What is the term for a vice of excess in virtue ethics?

Deficiency

Golden Mean

Vice of Deficiency

Vice of Excess

5. What is the role of moral luck in virtue ethics?

Moral luck is irrelevant in virtue ethics

Moral luck can influence moral judgments but should be disregarded

Moral luck is an important factor in determining moral responsibility

Moral luck should be avoided through careful ethical decision-making

6. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a virtuous person in Virtue Ethics?

Integrity

Compassion

Selfishness

Humility

7. How does virtue ethics view the relationship between virtue and animal ethics?

As irrelevant

As a source of exploitation

As a means to satisfy human needs

As a basis for animal rights

8. How does virtue ethics view the relationship between virtues and vices?

As opposing forces

As unrelated concepts

As complementary qualities

As interchangeable traits

9. How does Virtue Ethics differ from other ethical theories?

It focuses on consequences

It emphasizes duty and rules

It prioritizes individual rights

It focuses on moral character and virtues

10. What is the concept of 'arete' in Virtue Ethics?

The pursuit of excellence

The pursuit of pleasure

The pursuit of wealth

The pursuit of power

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