Department of Philosophy Janki Devi Memorial College University of Delhi Course In-charge: Dr. Jayanti P.Sahoo jayantijdmc@gmail.com Unique Paper Code: 62101201 Name of the Paper: Ethics Name of the Course: B.A. Programme (CBCS) Semester: II Paper-I: Descriptive Type question Time: 3hrs. Maximum marks: 75 Attempt five questions in all. All questions carry equal marks. The word limit to answer each question is 1000 words. Q.1. Analyse and examine the distinction between conventional morality and reflective morality. Q.2. What is a virtue? Why does acting in accordance with the virtues promise to lead to a happy life? OR Define virtue and in this context discuss the golden mean of Aristotle Q.3. What is consequentialism? What reasons are there to take the theory seriously? Q.4. Explain, in your own words, the main idea behind Mill s utilitarianism. What problems does his theory face? OR Critically analyse Mill s theory of Utilitarianism Q.5. Explain, in your own words, Kant s Categorical Imperative. Think of how the Categorical Imperative could be used to show that murder, stealing and lying are wrong. Q.6. Discuss the Niskakarmayoga of Bhagvadgita. Compare Bhagvadgita s concept of duty with Kant s duty. Q.7. Write short notes on (Any two) (a)concept of good will (b) Purusarthas Compassion is Buddhism (d) Non-violence in M.K. Gandhi
Paper-II: Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions). Time: 2hrs. Maximum Marks: 50 All questions are compulsory. The examinee will have to choose the right. All questions carry equal marks. There will be no negative marking. Q.1. The various excellences of character are each intermediate between two vices, one of excess and the other deficiency. This statement can be attributed to : (A) Parmenides (B) Socrates (C) Plato (D) Aristotle Q.2. From Mill s utilitarian point of view, what matters is not the agent s personal happiness but: (A) Whether the action promotes perfection (B) Whether the action promotes pleasure (C) Whether the action minimizes pain (D) Whether the action promotes the greatest happiness of greatest number Q.3. Which of the following is not correct with reference to Gandhiji? (A) In its negative form Ahimsa means physical and mental non-injury to any being (B) In its positive form, it means largest love, love for enemy (C) The follower of Ahimsa should be neutral towards his enemy (D) Ahimsa consists of truth and fearlessness Q.4. For Aristotle, happiness is: (a) A state of mind. (b) A feeling. (c) Passion. (d) An activity of the soul in accordance with virtue. Q. 5. In Nichmachean ethics Aristotle points out that the virtues are: (a) Acquired through habit. (b) Acquired through philosophical reflection. (c) Mind. (d) Experience. Q. 6. Which one is true regarding the classification of Aristotle s notion of virtue? (a) Natural virtues and artificial virtues.
(b) Moral virtues and intellectual virtues. (c) Positive virtues and negative virtues. (d) Human virtues and divine virtues. Q.7. Kant believes moral laws are: (a) Necessary and apply to all rational beings. (b) Contingent and apply only to human beings. (c) Culturally relative. (d) Grounded in God s commands. Q. 8. Kant in his book Fundamental Principles of moral philosophy stated Nothing can possibly be conceived in the world, or even out of it, which can be called good, without qualification, except a. (a) Mind (b) matter (c) desire (d) Good will Q.9. In the ethical system of Immanuel Kant, categorical imperative is an unconditional moral law that applies to all and is independent of any personal motive or desire. (a) Animals (b) Mind Rational beings (d)none of these Q.10. The word deontological comes from the Greek word deon, which means. (a) Duty (b) Rights (c) Desire (d) Will Q.11. Kant is a (a) Realist (b) Materialist (c) Rationalist (d) None of the above Q.12. Duty in Kant s philosophy discovered through the
(a) Hypothetical Imperative (b) Categorical Imperative (c) Both (d) None Q.13. Identify the maxim Act only according to that maxim whereby you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law. (a) First (b) Fourth (c) Third (d) Fifth Q.14. Identify the philosopher who said do your duty and it is your duty not to tell lie. (a) Mill (b) Bentham (c) Kant (d) Aristotle Q.15. Virtue ethics is developed by (a) Kant (b) Mill (c) Bentham (d) Aristotle Q.16. The Bhagvad Gita comes to us as a part of Bhisma Parva of the, one of the grand Indian epics. (a) Ramayana (b) Mahabharata (c) Vedas (d) Natyashatra Q.17. Identify two concepts which are integral part of M.K.Gndhi s philosophy of life (a) Power and politics (b) Mind and body (c) Desire and emotions (d) Non-violence and truth Q.18. In the words of Mahatma Gandhi I cannot teach you violence, as I do not myself believe in it. I can only teach you not to bow your heads before any one even at the cost of your life. Nonviolence is a weapon of the. (a) Coward (b) Brave (c) Mind (d) Soul
Q.19. Happiness is when, what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. Who said this? (a) Aristotle (b) Kant (c) Mahatma Gandhi (d) Mil Q. 20. Which of the following statement is correct regarding Reflective Morality? (a) Reflective morality requires that moral ideas are carefully examined and tested (b) Reflective Morality refers to the moral systems handed down through custom from generation to generation Reflective morality, from its name, requires reflection about the things that we take for granted while busy with our non-introspective lives (d)both (a) and (c) Q. 21. In Aristotle s ethics Eudaimonia is defined as (a)happiness (b) Desire Duty (d)all of these Q.22. In Aristotle s ethics the mean between the extremes is said to be the (a) Knowledge (b) Golden mean Duty (d)pleasure Q. 23. How many purusarthas are there? (a) 80 (b) 03 04 (d)108 Q. 24. Which one is true about purusatha doctrine? (a) Dharma, preyas, sreyas and Vidya (b) Ahimsha, Satya, Asteya and Brahmacarya Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha Q. 25. Have compassion for all beings, rich and poor alike, each has their sufferings. Who said this? (a) Buddha (b) Jaina Samkhya (d)none of the above