76 questions and answers covering key topics from An Introduction to Moral Philosophy

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76 questions and answers covering key topics from *An Introduction to Moral Philosophy* by Jonathan Wolff (2nd edition)

1. Q: What is moral philosophy?

• A: Moral philosophy, or ethics, is the study of what is right and wrong, good and bad, and

how individuals should act.

2. Q: How does Wolff distinguish between moral and non-moral values?

• A: Moral values concern principles about how one ought to act regarding others' well-

being, while non-moral values are more about personal preferences and subjective desires.

3. Q: What is the difference between descriptive and normative ethics?

• A: Descriptive ethics describes how people behave or believe, while normative ethics

prescribes how people should act.

4. Q: What is consequentialism?

• A: Consequentialism is the ethical theory that judges actions by their outcomes, stating an

action is right if it leads to the best consequences.

5. Q: Who is a prominent figure associated with utilitarianism?

- A: John Stuart Mill is a prominent figure associated with utilitarianism.

6. Q: Define utilitarianism.

• A: Utilitarianism is a form of consequentialism that states the right action is the one that

maximizes overall happiness or pleasure.

7. Q: What is deontology?

• A: Deontology is an ethical theory that argues actions are morally right based on rules and

duties rather than consequences.

8. Q: Who is associated with deontological ethics?

• A: Immanuel Kant is most closely associated with deontological ethics.
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