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Egoism, Pleasure, and Indifference MCQ

The theory of psychological egoism denies the existence of true altruism.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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Stoicism asks that we accept that some things are within our power to change while others are not.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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While both Egoism and Hedonism tend to celebrate self-gratification and selfishness, Stoicism generally does not.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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Ayn Rand was a supporter of ethical egoism.

True

False

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Correct Answer: True

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The foremost opponent of Hedonism was the Greek philosopher Epictetus.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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Ethical egoism has been rejected because ______.

It does not assist us in resolving conflicts of interest

It is logically inconsistent

It is arbitrary

All of these

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these

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Psychological egoism appeals to a ______.

Certain cynicism in us that people are not as noble as they seem

Small group of people who remain in Greece

Notion of how we ought to act rather than how we act

A diverse group of utilitarians who subscribe to virtue ethics

Answer

Correct Answer: Certain cynicism in us that people are not as noble as they seem

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If one is to interpret all acts in terms of their lack of ______, one must surely distinguish between acts that are done out of a motive to help others but that also produce feelings of satisfaction.

Hedonism

Self-interest

Egoism

Altruism

Answer

Correct Answer: Altruism

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Egoism argues that the right actions are those that promote ______, and the wrong actions are those that detract from it.

Happiness

Self-interest

Pain

Pleasure

Answer

Correct Answer: Self-interest

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Typically, an egoist is ______.

Self-centered

Inconsiderate

Unfeeling

All of these

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these

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According to proponents of ethical hedonism, the ______.

Question of how one ought to think is answered by the contention that the good life consists of a life of pleasure

Question of how one ought to love is answered by the contention that the good life consists of a life of pleasure

Question of how one ought to make choices is answered by the contention that the good life consists of a life of pleasure

Question of how one ought to live is answered by the contention that the good life consists *of a life of pleasure

Answer

Correct Answer: Question of how one ought to make choices is answered by the contention that the good life consists of a life of pleasure

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The ethical hedonist believes people ______.

Ought to avoid pain

Ought to seek pleasure

Ought to seek both pleasure and pain for a full life

Ought to be oblivious to pleasure and pain

Answer

Correct Answer: Ought to seek pleasure

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Pleasure, according to Epicurus, meant ______.

The living of life wisely

The absence of pain in the body and of trouble in the soul

The avoidance of pain

The strength of character

Answer

Correct Answer: The absence of pain in the body and of trouble in the soul

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According to Epicurus, the proper way to live is ______.

To enjoy life to the fullest

To eat and drink as much as one desired

To live pleasantly

To have maximum pleasure

Answer

Correct Answer: To live pleasantly

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The Stoics explain ______.

Certain things may not be within our power

The strength of Stoicism and hedonism is that they teach us how to bear with dignity those events which are truly beyond our control

Both A and B

None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: Both A and B

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Stoicism is distinguished from ______ because the latter advocates a withdrawal from public life and living with a circle of like-minded friends.

Dishonesty

Hedonism

Pessimism

Death

Answer

Correct Answer: Hedonism

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For stoics, ______ is achieved through a will that operates in accordance with the happenings of nature.

Morality

Virtue

Hedonism

Character

Answer

Correct Answer: Virtue

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For stoics, virtue is ______.

Seeking to maximize pleasure

Accepting whatever happens

Understanding that all people are selfish

Being altruistic

Answer

Correct Answer: Accepting whatever happens

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One of the founders of Stoic philosophy was ______.

Epictetus

Plato

Socrates

Aristotle

Answer

Correct Answer: Epictetus

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Zeno (3rd century BCE) is supposed to have lectured from a porch called a ______.

Porche

Stoim

Stoa

Stope

Answer

Correct Answer: Stoa

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