What term refers to a standard pattern or model used to explain something?

Emily believes that the best way to determine what is right in any given situation is to consider the consequences of her choices.  In weighing out which action to take, she considers everyone who will be affect and chooses the action which cause the least harm to the least number of people.   She is using which approach to ethics?

A correct order of definitions is given below for the branches of philosophy. (1) examines the nature, types and limits of knowledge; (2) asks what is ultimately real; (3) explores the nature of beauty;(4) studies the meaning and justification of morality.  Which of the orders given below is correctly matches the order of the definitions given above?

The type of logic used in the paradigm of moral absolutism which claims that an idea and its counter-idea cannot BOTH be true is:

Of the descriptions given below for each of the five theories of ethics, which one is the correct pairing?

Let’s look at another of Plato’s works–“The Ring of Gyges.”. Gyges, a shepherd  finds a magical ring which allows him to become invisible and chooses to use the ring to steal, seduce, abuse and kill.  Because he is invisible there are no “consequences” for his actions.  The question that Plato asks is, “Why shouldn’t he do as he pleases?”  “Why should he care about morality?”    Which approach to ethics would answer  this question by saying that his actions are a violation of the fundamental rights of other persons?  Thus, he cannot do as he pleases.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about definitions of tolerance?

“Is there knowledge that is beyond the reach of science?”  Which branch of philosophy would ask this question?

Which of the following is an effective way to increase one’s HDL value?

According to current dietary recommendations, trans fat intake should be limited. What is the best approach for accomplishing this?