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Survey of Ethical Theoretic Aptitudes
Explanation:
This diagnostic test has been used for many years in many settings, both in academic world and in private and public
an individual ‘s inclination to approach ethical issues from a formalist or a utilitarian perspective. There are no wro
About 90% of the respondents score in the +5 to -5 range.
Please answer the questionnaire as follows. Every question has two options (a or b). Choose which ever option suits
the yellow field by a 1. You need to keep the option that you don’t choose 0.
For instance if you want to choose option a for question 1, you fill it in like this:
1 Person’s actions should be described in terms of being
a
1
good or bad.
b
0
right or wrong.
After you have filled in all the questions, your score will appear below in the green-colored fields
Questions:
Name:
Country:
1 Person’s actions should be described in terms of being
a
0
good or bad.
b
0
right or wrong.
2 When making an ethical decision, one should pay attention to
a
0
one’s conscience.
b
0
others’ needs, wants, and desires.
3 Solutions to ethical problems are usually
a
0
some shade of gray.
b
0
black or white.
4 It is of more value to societies to
a
0
follow stable traditions and maintain a distinctive identity
b
0
be responsive and adapt to new conditions as the world changes
5 When thinking through ethical problems, I prefer to
a
b
0
0
develop practical, workable alternatives
make reasonable distinctions and clarifications
6 When people disagree over ethical matters, I strive for
a
0
some point(s) of agreement.
b
0
workable compromises.
7 Uttering a falsehood is wroong because
a
0
depending on the results, it can lead to further problems.
b
0
it wouldn’t be right for anyone to lie.
8 Thinking of occupations, I would rather be a
a
0
wise judge, applying the law with fairness and impartiality
b
0
benevolent legislator, seeking an improved life for all.
9 I would rather be known as a person who
a
0
has accomplished a lot and achieved much.
b
0
has integrity and is a person of principle.
10 The aim of science should be
a
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to discover truth.
b
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to solve existing problems.
11 Whether a person is a liar is
a
0
a matter of degree
b
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a question of kind
12 A nation should pay more attention to its
a
0
heritage, its roots
b
0
its future, its potential
13 It is more important to be
a
0
happy.
b
0
worthy.
14 Unethical behavior is best described as
a
0
violation of a principle of law.
b
0
causing some degree of harm.
15 The purpose of government should be
a
0
to promote the best possible life for its citizens
b
0
to secure justice and fair treatment
0
15
SCORE:
Name:
Country:
0
0
Score:
4
1
Explanation of score:
Score between +5 and +7: “flaming utilitarian”
Score between +2 and +4: “moderate utilitarian”
Score between -1 and +1: “mugwump”
Score between -4 and -2: “moderate formalist”
Score between -8 and -5: “ice-cold formalist”
FYI, a formalist is a deontologist.
A “mugwump” is person who is independent or aloof from claims that they should
always support one position or viewpoint. Such individuals tend to see strengths and
weaknesses of both sides of an issue and/or they have difficulty making up their minds.
As a result their positions can appear to be inconsistent rather than consistent. This can
be perceived by others to be either a strength to be commended or a weakness to be
condemed. While this term does not merely apply to positions on political issues, it
was first used to describe Republicans who refused to support the GOP presidential
candidate in 1884, resulting in the election of a Democrat as president.
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-5
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