1. Were the questions on the Moral Sense Test difficult to answer (psychologically, emotionally, conceptually, technically, etc.)? Why or why not? Do you think your responses to the Moral Sense Test questions were consistent? Does this matter?
The questions were quite simple to answer. They were straightforward and easy to respond to. There was no question that really struck me as puzzling because every situation was extreme in either direction. My responses were very consistent and I think that it shows that I know the difference between right and wrong as I should.
The questions were quite simple to answer. They were straightforward and easy to respond to. There was no question that really struck me as puzzling because every situation was extreme in either direction. My responses were very consistent and I think that it shows that I know the difference between right and wrong as I should.
2. Should people always follow the law? Why or why not? When might one be justified in NOT following the law? Give examples.
I believe people should not always follow the law because sometimes there are exceptions to the rule. Morality and the law should not be mixed up or considered the same at all. One example would be the laws against murder. People murder without consequence every day. (IE. Soldiers in Iraq, police officers in self defense or defense of others, and people stuck in the middle of the ocean with no way to survive aside from eating the weakest person out of the necessity to survive).
I believe people should not always follow the law because sometimes there are exceptions to the rule. Morality and the law should not be mixed up or considered the same at all. One example would be the laws against murder. People murder without consequence every day. (IE. Soldiers in Iraq, police officers in self defense or defense of others, and people stuck in the middle of the ocean with no way to survive aside from eating the weakest person out of the necessity to survive).
3. In your own words, explain what "social convention" means. Give examples.
A "social convention" is what is the norm of society. Some norms in our society are not murdering, stealing, or raping someone else. However, another social convention looked down upon,which may not necessarily be immoral (that is subjective) would be smoking cigarettes or abortion.
A "social convention" is what is the norm of society. Some norms in our society are not murdering, stealing, or raping someone else. However, another social convention looked down upon,which may not necessarily be immoral (that is subjective) would be smoking cigarettes or abortion.
4. Should people always follow the conventions of their society? Why or why not? Give examples.
People should generally follow the conventions of society, but not always. If everyone conformed to the norms of society, we would still have segregation and women would still be housewives. It took brave people to stray from social conventions to make a better world.
People should generally follow the conventions of society, but not always. If everyone conformed to the norms of society, we would still have segregation and women would still be housewives. It took brave people to stray from social conventions to make a better world.
5. Should people always follow their own principles? Why or why not? Give examples.
In this world, all you have is yourself to fall back on. If you don't stay true to yourself, then what else have you got to live for? Someone who holds strongly to their faith and then goes out and damns everyone who is not religious would be a hypocrite. A good Christian is someone who loves their neighbor, regardless of religious orientation.
In this world, all you have is yourself to fall back on. If you don't stay true to yourself, then what else have you got to live for? Someone who holds strongly to their faith and then goes out and damns everyone who is not religious would be a hypocrite. A good Christian is someone who loves their neighbor, regardless of religious orientation.
6. Explain in your own words the difference between socially acceptable, legally acceptable, and morally acceptable.
Socially acceptable is what society collectively agrees is right. An example would be not smoking cigarettes. Although it is neither immoral or illegal to smoke cigarettes, it is still bad for you and society would generally agree that is does a lot of damage.
Legally acceptable would mean that the law permits it. It is legally acceptable to have an abortion in the first trimester. However, some would say it is immoral and not accepted by the majority of society.
Morally acceptable would be helping others without any type of gain. For example, yesterday I was at the gas station and a man's car died. I tried to help him jump it, but the battery was dead and he asked me to take him to the store to get a new battery and then back to his car. If I would turned him down, it would have been completely legal and probably more socially acceptable ( It might be a dangerous situation to ride with a stranger). However, my own upbringing and principles tells me to help others when the situation warrants it.
Socially acceptable is what society collectively agrees is right. An example would be not smoking cigarettes. Although it is neither immoral or illegal to smoke cigarettes, it is still bad for you and society would generally agree that is does a lot of damage.
Legally acceptable would mean that the law permits it. It is legally acceptable to have an abortion in the first trimester. However, some would say it is immoral and not accepted by the majority of society.
Morally acceptable would be helping others without any type of gain. For example, yesterday I was at the gas station and a man's car died. I tried to help him jump it, but the battery was dead and he asked me to take him to the store to get a new battery and then back to his car. If I would turned him down, it would have been completely legal and probably more socially acceptable ( It might be a dangerous situation to ride with a stranger). However, my own upbringing and principles tells me to help others when the situation warrants it.
7. Out of 25 points, how many points do you feel your work on this assignment deserves? Justify your answer.
I feel that I deserve 25/25 because I really took the time to think hard about these questions and give the most truthful answers I could.
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