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What is Batman's stance on killing the Joker?
What is Batman's stance on killing the Joker?
- Batman is against killing the Joker (correct)
- Batman thinks killing the Joker is morally ambiguous
- Batman believes killing the Joker is necessary
- Batman is undecided about killing the Joker
Why does Batman not kill the Joker, despite knowing he will continue to kill and terrorize?
Why does Batman not kill the Joker, despite knowing he will continue to kill and terrorize?
- Batman enjoys playing cat and mouse with the Joker
- Batman is morally pure and refuses to kill anyone (correct)
- Batman is physically unable to kill the Joker
- Batman is afraid of the consequences of killing the Joker
What is the Joker's likelihood of escaping from Arkham?
What is the Joker's likelihood of escaping from Arkham?
- The Joker always escapes from Arkham (correct)
- The Joker has only escaped from Arkham once
- The Joker has never escaped from Arkham
- The Joker rarely escapes from Arkham
Who does the text suggest is responsible for the Joker's future killings?
Who does the text suggest is responsible for the Joker's future killings?
Why does Batman believe killing the Joker would make him morally dirty?
Why does Batman believe killing the Joker would make him morally dirty?
Which ethical theory judges whether or not something is right by what its consequences are?
Which ethical theory judges whether or not something is right by what its consequences are?
What is the 'greatest good for the greatest number' standard associated with?
What is the 'greatest good for the greatest number' standard associated with?
Which ethical theory defines something as 'good' if the consequence produces pleasure or avoids pain?
Which ethical theory defines something as 'good' if the consequence produces pleasure or avoids pain?
What is one criticism of consequentialism mentioned in the text?
What is one criticism of consequentialism mentioned in the text?
In some situations, consequentialism can lead to decisions that are objectionable, even though the consequences are arguably good.
In some situations, consequentialism can lead to decisions that are objectionable, even though the consequences are arguably good.
