Aristotle states that if we ask what the highest good of human action is:

Hill would claim that a lack of aesthetic perception (Points : 1)

might indicate an inability to appreciate the true value of things in general. might indicate that the person simply has a different set of subjective tastes. might indicate that one lacks a precise philosophical account of the beautiful. might indicate an inability to express proper self-deception.

Question 2. 2. Robinson agrees with Aquinas’ idea that (Points : 1)

Honor is a subjective quality Honor is secondary to integrity Honor must be displayed in action Honor is secondary to magnanimity None of the above

Question 3. 3. What would best express Colonel Nicholson’s (Alec Guinness) view regarding what makes a soldier, as expressed in the The Bridge on the River Kwai clip? (Points : 1)

The virtues of a good soldier are consistent no matter the circumstance. A good solider only acts virtuously when it benefits himself and his country. The good soldier regards the enemy as having less intrinsic worth than one’s own people. All of the above.

Question 4. 4. In Aristotle’s view, the virtues are: (Points : 1)

acquired through habit. acquired through philosophical reflection. a gift from the gods. something we are either born with or not.

Question 5. 5. In his discussion of virtue and honor in the military, what does Robinson consider to be the relation between integrity and magnanimity? (Points : 1)

They both should be pursued to the greatest extent possible. The inner honor of integrity should always take priority over the outer honors associated with magnanimity. Finding a suitable balance between the two helps prevent the excesses of each on its own. The prospect of honors from one’s peers is the only realistic motivation for a soldier to act virtuously. None of the above.

Question 6. 6. Aristotle claims that the function of human life is: (Points : 1)

survival and reproduction. service to the gods. rational activity. to pursue pleasure.

Question 7. 7. Hill uses this technique in the middle of the article to examine ideas about the human’s place within nature: (Points : 1)

He presents specific factual examples that demonstrate harm to the environment. He presents a fictional example of a perfect island. He asks the reader to imagine a specific world that contained inherent worth. He creates a dialogue between an environmentalist and anti-environmentalist.

Question 8. 8. Robinson describes magnanimity and integrity as both primarily concerned with what? (Points : 1)

Honor Wealth Courage Generosity

Question 9. 9. Which of the following would be an idea shared both by the teacher (Kevin Kline) from the clip of The Emperor’s Club, and by either MacIntyre or Aristotle (or both)? (Points : 1)

If you act dishonestly, you are bound to eventually get caught, and that is why you should always be honest. If one exercises the virtues like honesty, one is bound to achieve greater wealth, success, and honor. Cheating might lead to external success, but at the cost of internal failure. Watch what you say because you never know who might be listening .

Question 10. 10. Most definitions of honor regard it as having the following two elements: (Points : 1)

Internal and external Subjective and personal Constructive and deductive Military and civilian None of the above

Question 11. 11. In what way would Hill’s notion of “self-acceptance” correspond to Aristotle’s conception of eudaimonia? (Points : 1)

They both are inherently selfish and contrary to virtue. They both require the virtues of arrogance and pride. Neither has anything to do with ethics. They both involve acknowledging that we are the sorts of creatures we are.

Question 12. 12. Robinson argues that integrity should be regarded as: (Points : 1)

An absolute value in all military activities An absolute value in the honor group An absolute value only on the battlefield An absolute value only for noncombatants None of the above

Question 13. 13. Aristotle regards passions and feelings like anger as: (Points : 1)

a sign that one lacks rational control over one’s state of mind. always either an excess or a defect in one’s character. capable of excess, defect, or the intermediate state characteristic of virtue. Both (a) and (b).

Question 14. 14. In Hill’s example, what did the wealthy eccentric man do to his yard after he bought a new house? (Points : 1)

cut down an avocado tree covered the yard with asphalt remodeled the kitchen 1 and 2

Question 15. 15. Aristotle conceives of a virtue as: (Points : 1)

a rule that tells you what the right action is. a state of character that enables practically wise choices. a positive self-image. a way to gain as much pleasure as possible.

Question 16. 16. Robinson suggests that the more closely one associates with one’s identity with a certain group, the more one will (Points : 1)

Associate one’s honor with defying the honor of the group Associate one’s honor with that of the group Associate one’s honor with that of the enemy group Associate one’s honor with the honor of prudence None of the above

Question 17. 17. Robinson argues that honor (Points : 1)

Encourages restraint in warfare Encourages heroism in warfare Encourages the waging of war Encourages abuse in warfare All of the above

Question 18. 18. According to Robinson, a person who has integrity is someone who: (Points : 1)

Does what is right, only if it is approved of by others Does what is right, even when it is disapproved of by others Does what is right, only when commanded to do so Does what is right, unless they are commanded to do otherwise None of the above

Question 19. 19. In The Emperor’s Club, what best describes the teacher’s (Kevin Kline) response to his student’s (Emile Hirsch) admission of cheating? (Points : 1)

He hugged him and thanked him for being honest. He threatened to turn him in and have him punished. He challenged him to regard virtue and character as more important than success alone. He reminded him that it is against school policy to cheat, and thus that he erred by breaking the school’s rules.

Question 20. 20. Aristotle states that if we ask what the highest good of human action is: (Points : 1)

there is no agreement about the answer. most people agree that it is pleasure. nearly everyone agrees that it is happiness. there is no objective answer to this question.