Question

Choose the most appropriate combination from the given options such that the ethical terms mentioned in Column I match with appropriate instantiations mentioned in Column II.

 

• A. (P)–iii; (Q)–iv; (R)–i; (S)–ii
• B. (P)–ii; (Q)–iii; (R)–iv; (S)–i
• C. (P)–i; (Q)–ii; (R)–iii; (S)–iv
• D. (P)–iv; (Q)–i; (R)–ii; (S)–iii

Hint:

Deontic ethics focuses on duties and obligations, while Psychological Egoism and Ethical Egoism concern self-interest, with evaluative ethics focusing on the goodness of actions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

(P): A deontic quality refers to an ethical obligation or duty, such as "one ought to keep one’s promises".
(Q): Psychological Egoism posits that individuals always act in their self-interest, so "It is morally wrong to promote the well-being of others if it diminishes one’s own well-being" is a clear representation of this.
(R): Ethical Egoism asserts that individuals ought to act in their own self-interest, hence "The only non-instrumental motivation to act for humans is a perceived increase in well-being" fits here.
(S): An evaluative quality is about evaluating actions based on goodness, such as "It is good to donate money to charities that help people."
Thus, the correct combination is (P)–iii; (Q)–iv; (R)–i; (S)–ii.