Senior Secondary (HKDSE) · Ethics and Religious Studies

The Nature of Morality : Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 3 written questions with worked solutions. All on The Nature of Morality .

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following best describes the possible relationship between morality and religion according to the study of ethics?

Question 2

1 mark

In the context of normative ethics, how are moral principles functionally distinguished from moral rules?

Question 3

1 mark

In a pluralistic society where citizens hold vastly different moral principles (such as various religious or secular views), which approach to moral reasoning is most emphasized by the syllabus to seek consensus?

Question 4

1 mark

According to the The Nature of Morality, which of the following best describes the functional difference between moral principles and moral rules?

Question 5

1 mark

In a pluralistic society, an individual argues that we should seek consensus on moral issues by respecting differences and sustaining an open-minded attitude free from self-interest. Which aspect of The Nature of Morality is being primarily emphasized?

Question 6

2 marks

According to The Nature of Morality, what is the key difference in application between moral principles (like kindness) and moral rules (like specific behavior restraints)?

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Question 7

3 marks

Within The Nature of Morality, why is the pursuit of consensus and the exercise of tolerance essential for maintaining social order in a pluralistic society?

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Question 8

5 marks

Analyze how the clarification of moral concepts and rational thinking serve as the cognitive foundation for seeking possible consensus while maintaining tolerance and respect in a pluralistic society.

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