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A norm is a standard of judgment that is subjective and varies from person to person.
A norm is a standard of judgment that is subjective and varies from person to person.
False
One of the learning objectives of this module is to demonstrate reduced knowledge and understanding of the norms of morality.
One of the learning objectives of this module is to demonstrate reduced knowledge and understanding of the norms of morality.
False
The module focuses on the role of mental frames or theories in immoral experience.
The module focuses on the role of mental frames or theories in immoral experience.
False
Enumerating norms that you find in your home and community is a Developmental Activity.
Enumerating norms that you find in your home and community is a Developmental Activity.
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The module aims to help students become irresponsible moral agents.
The module aims to help students become irresponsible moral agents.
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We measure abstract concepts like emotions and persons using norms.
We measure abstract concepts like emotions and persons using norms.
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According to natural law, humans are not obligated to fulfill their desires without incurring dire consequences.
According to natural law, humans are not obligated to fulfill their desires without incurring dire consequences.
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Formal norms of natural law are temporary and changeable.
Formal norms of natural law are temporary and changeable.
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Material norms of natural law are unchangeable because they are based on natural human desires.
Material norms of natural law are unchangeable because they are based on natural human desires.
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Natural law is based on the cultural background of an individual.
Natural law is based on the cultural background of an individual.
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Natural law is only applicable to individuals and not to communities.
Natural law is only applicable to individuals and not to communities.
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Natural law does not have any sanctions or consequences.
Natural law does not have any sanctions or consequences.
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A reproaching conscience rewards the doer with peace of mind.
A reproaching conscience rewards the doer with peace of mind.
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Conscience can only be applied to the emotions.
Conscience can only be applied to the emotions.
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Conscience as a Practical Moral Judgment refrains from doing what is good.
Conscience as a Practical Moral Judgment refrains from doing what is good.
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Conscience is the Ultimate Norm of Morality.
Conscience is the Ultimate Norm of Morality.
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Erroneous conscience always mistakes the good as bad and what is bad as good.
Erroneous conscience always mistakes the good as bad and what is bad as good.
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An approving conscience always punishes the doer with remorse.
An approving conscience always punishes the doer with remorse.
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Human positive law is derived from moral law and is made by a sovereign for the common good.
Human positive law is derived from moral law and is made by a sovereign for the common good.
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Conscience is the first norm of morality.
Conscience is the first norm of morality.
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Natural law outlines the remote conclusions derived by a process of reasoning.
Natural law outlines the remote conclusions derived by a process of reasoning.
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Conscience is only responsible for directing towards evil actions.
Conscience is only responsible for directing towards evil actions.
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The juridical order of society is an aspect of moral law.
The juridical order of society is an aspect of moral law.
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Conscience is the same as the voice of God.
Conscience is the same as the voice of God.
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According to Thomas Aquinas, moral virtues are directly concerned with God
According to Thomas Aquinas, moral virtues are directly concerned with God
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Thomas Aquinas is considered a Utilitarian ethicist
Thomas Aquinas is considered a Utilitarian ethicist
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Applied ethics examines only moral issues that are universally accepted
Applied ethics examines only moral issues that are universally accepted
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Bioethics is a subfield of ethics that deals with environmental issues
Bioethics is a subfield of ethics that deals with environmental issues
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Thomas Aquinas is compatible with Absolute Skepticism
Thomas Aquinas is compatible with Absolute Skepticism
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Thomas Aquinas is looking for an extreme position in ethics, rather than a middle ground
Thomas Aquinas is looking for an extreme position in ethics, rather than a middle ground
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