PHIL332/PHIL334 - Philosophy Weekly Quiz 5

Philosophy Weekly Quiz 5

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Question 1

Ermal Fraze solved the problem of needing a separate opener for drinks cans by inventing a small lever that came attached to the can. What new problem did this solution create?

Select one:

1. The lever made the cans more expensive so drinks manufacturers had to raise their prices.

2. A big company bought the patent rights and prevented them from being used because the design competed with its own existing product.

3. People didn’t understand how to use the lever.

4. People were careless with throwing away the lever and the discarded pull tabs hurt people and animals.

Explanation

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of the code of ethics of the American Society of Civil Engineers?

Select one:

1. To enhance human welfare and the environment.

2. To increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession.

3. To be honest and impartial.

4. To make as much money as possible in their careers.

Explanation

Question 3

The economic view of nature, according to Winner, sees the ultimate criterion for evaluating natural things as:

Select one:

1. The benefit to humans.

2. The intrinsic worth of nature as a value in itself.

3. The bottom line (i.e. an evaluation in dollar terms of profit and loss).

4. What nature can tell us about living at peace with the world.

Explanation

Question 4

What is Winner’s objection to the view that sees nature as an endangered ecosystem?

Select one:

1. It’s based on a middle-class fantasy about nature.

2. He believes that nature is not endangered at all.

3. We would have to set apart too much land for nature preserves.

4. It leads to a coercive attitude that requires us to set aside individual rights and democracy in order to save the world.

Explanation

Question 5

Medieval Christians, according to Winner, saw wilderness as:

Select one:

1. A place to gather wood for fires.

2. An image of Hell.

3. An area to feed their pigs.

4. A haunt of demons.