17 Questions
Which of the following is the BEST definition of a moral patient?
A living being who deserves consideration and cannot be held accountable for their actions.
What is the key difference between a moral agent and a moral patient?
Moral agents are held accountable for their actions, while moral patients are not.
Which of the following is an example of a voluntary action?
Walking
Which of the following is an example of an involuntary action?
Blinking
What is a morally obligatory action?
An action that is morally right and one is morally prohibited from not doing.
What is a suberogatory action?
An action that is morally bad but permissible and blameworthy.
According to the passage, which of the following is a key characteristic of moral standards?
They are derived from an impartial point of view or considerations.
What is the key difference between customary morality and reflective morality, as described in the passage?
Customary morality is based on tradition and habit, while reflective morality involves careful examination and evaluation.
According to the passage, what is the relationship between customary morality and reflective morality?
Customary morality can become reflective morality through analysis and criticism.
Which of the following statements about moral standards is supported by the passage?
Moral standards should always be preferred over other values.
According to the passage, what is the primary basis for moral standards?
Impartial considerations and an objective point of view.
Which of the following is a key characteristic of reflective morality as described in the passage?
It involves careful examination and evaluation of moral issues.
According to the passage, what defines a moral agent?
Someone who has the ability to distinguish right from wrong, is free to make a choice, and can be held accountable for their actions.
Which of the following is NOT considered a moral agent according to the passage?
A corporation
What is the relationship between a moral agent and a moral patient according to the passage?
Moral agents have an obligation to benefit or not harm moral patients.
According to the passage, which of the following is true about moral patients?
Moral patients are the ones to whom moral obligations are owed and who deserve moral consideration.
Why does the passage say that Socrates prescribed reflective morality?
Because Socrates believed that the unexamined life is not worth living.
Learn about the concept of moral patients and moral agents, understanding the distinctions between the two categories in ethics. This quiz explores how moral patients deserve consideration and concern, while moral agents can be held accountable for their actions.
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