Ethics
Explore core ideas in ethics, from moral reasoning and values to how we judge right and wrong. These quizzes help you review key terms, classic dilemmas, and practical decision-making used in philosophy and everyday life.
Quizzes
Applied ethics: medicine, business, and technology
Test your judgment on real-world dilemmas where values collide: patient care, corporate responsibility, and emerging tech. This mixed-difficulty quiz spans consent, privacy, fairness, risk, and accountability. Choose your question count and difficulty, then work through each scenario at your own pace—no timer, just thoughtful decisions.
Moral dilemmas: trolley problems and beyond
Step into classic trolley problems and modern moral puzzles that test what you value most. Each scenario asks you to weigh harm, fairness, rights, and responsibility—often with no perfect answer. Explore how small changes in context can flip your judgment.
Ethical theories: utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics
Test your understanding of the big three approaches in moral philosophy: utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics. You’ll compare how each theory judges right action, motives, and character, and practice applying them to everyday dilemmas. Expect a mixed difficulty set that rewards careful reading and clear reasoning.
What you'll find here
- Curated quizzes focused on Ethics
- Difficulty spread from easy to hard
- Randomized questions with instant feedback
- Quizzes you can replay and compare on the leaderboard
Category FAQ
How many quizzes are available in Ethics?
There are 3 quizzes with 361 questions total.
What topics do the Ethics quizzes cover?
They cover moral reasoning, common ethical concepts, and applying principles to dilemmas and short scenarios.
How are the quiz questions formatted?
Each question has 4 answer options, and there is no timer.
Are the Ethics quizzes suitable for beginners?
Yes. Quiz difficulty and length vary, so you can start with basics and progress to more challenging questions.
Do I need prior philosophy knowledge to take these quizzes?
No. The questions are designed to build understanding as you go, using clear definitions and practical examples.
More to explore
What you’ll learn in these Ethics quizzes
Ethics looks at how we justify moral choices, compare values, and evaluate actions, intentions, and consequences. You’ll practice recognizing ethical concepts and applying them to short scenarios and arguments.
A useful context: ethical thinking shows up in debates about fairness, harm, honesty, rights, and responsibility—whether in personal life, public policy, or professional conduct.
How the quizzes work
Each question is multiple-choice with 4 options, and there’s no timer, so you can focus on careful reading and reasoning. Quizzes vary in length and difficulty, letting you start with fundamentals and move toward more nuanced dilemmas.
- Identify ethical terms (e.g., duty, virtue, utility) in plain-language examples
- Compare major approaches to moral reasoning and what each prioritizes
- Spot common argument patterns and basic logical missteps in ethical claims
- Practice applying principles to dilemmas involving harm, consent, and fairness
- Build confidence explaining why an option is stronger, not just which is correct
Interesting facts and background
The word “ethics” traces back to the Greek ethos, meaning character or custom, highlighting the link between personal character and social norms. Across cultures, ethical systems often balance similar tensions—individual freedom vs. collective good, intentions vs. outcomes, and rules vs. compassion.