Introduction To Ethics I Question Paper

Introduction To Ethics I

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Philosophy

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF ARTS
APH 103:
INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS I

DATE: MONDAY 6TH APRIL 2009 TIME: 2.00 P.M. ? 4.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any THREE Questions
1.
a)
Explain the problem posed by Kants? idea that moral duties are absolute.

(3 marks)

b)
Discuss Emmanuel Kants theory in relation to the following quotes:

i)
We should act on those maxims that we should will that they
become
universal
laws?.
(7
marks)

ii)
?We should act so as to treat person as ends never as here means?
(10 marks)

2.
a)
Explain what constitutes a
voluntary
act.
(6
marks)

b)
Explain what it means to hold a person morally responsible for his/her
actions.

(3 marks)

c)
Explain any two modifiers of moral responsibility.
(6 marks)

d)
Discuss the ethical implications of the theory of determinism. (8 marks)

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3.
a)
Identify and justify the highest good that men seek according to Aristotle.

(3 marks)
b)
Explain Aristotle?s doctrine of the mean.

(10 marks)
c)
Using appropriate examples, show the importance of the doctrine of the
mean
in
daily
living.
(10
marks)

4.
a)
Highlight the main tenets of the theory of cultural relativism. (7 marks)
b) Discuss:

i)
Positive implication of cultural relativism.
(8 marks)
ii)
Negative
implications
of
cultural
relativism.
(8
marks)

5.
a)
Explain the main concerns of ethics as a philosophical inquiry.

(8 marks)

b)
Distinguish the religious and humanistic bases of morality. (8 marks)
c)
Explain what religion contributes to the development of man?s moral
sensibilities.

(8 marks)
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