Definition of Moral Patient and Moral Agent
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Which of the following is the BEST definition of a moral patient?

  • A moral agent who is held accountable for their actions.
  • A living being who deserves consideration and cannot be held accountable for their actions. (correct)
  • A being that is capable of suffering and wanting to avoid pain.
  • A person who is able to make moral choices and take moral responsibility.

    • What is the key difference between a moral agent and a moral patient?

  • Moral agents can suffer, while moral patients cannot.
  • Moral agents make voluntary actions, while moral patients only make involuntary actions.
  • Moral agents are held accountable for their actions, while moral patients are not. (correct)
  • Moral agents are always human, while moral patients can be non-human beings.

    • Which of the following is an example of a voluntary action?

  • Heartbeat
  • Blinking
  • Walking (correct)
  • Breathing

    • Which of the following is an example of an involuntary action?

    <p>Blinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a morally obligatory action?

    <p>An action that is morally right and one is morally prohibited from not doing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a suberogatory action?

    <p>An action that is morally bad but permissible and blameworthy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, which of the following is a key characteristic of moral standards?

    <p>They are derived from an impartial point of view or considerations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between customary morality and reflective morality, as described in the passage?

    <p>Customary morality is based on tradition and habit, while reflective morality involves careful examination and evaluation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what is the relationship between customary morality and reflective morality?

    <p>Customary morality can become reflective morality through analysis and criticism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about moral standards is supported by the passage?

    <p>Moral standards should always be preferred over other values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what is the primary basis for moral standards?

    <p>Impartial considerations and an objective point of view.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key characteristic of reflective morality as described in the passage?

    <p>It involves careful examination and evaluation of moral issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what defines a moral agent?

    <p>Someone who has the ability to distinguish right from wrong, is free to make a choice, and can be held accountable for their actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a moral agent according to the passage?

    <p>A corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between a moral agent and a moral patient according to the passage?

    <p>Moral agents have an obligation to benefit or not harm moral patients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, which of the following is true about moral patients?

    <p>Moral patients are the ones to whom moral obligations are owed and who deserve moral consideration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the passage say that Socrates prescribed reflective morality?

    <p>Because Socrates believed that the unexamined life is not worth living.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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