Moral Responsibility and Accountability
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What determines the moral responsibility of a person over an act with unintended results?

  • The societal perception of the act
  • The level of intention behind the act (correct)
  • The person's awareness of the potential outcomes
  • The severity of the unintended consequences

    • How does moral responsibility differ from legal responsibility?

  • Moral responsibility considers intentions, while legal responsibility focuses on actions (correct)
  • Legal responsibility is determined by societal norms, while moral responsibility is personal
  • Legal responsibility is subjective, while moral responsibility is objective
  • Moral responsibility exempts individuals from consequences, while legal responsibility does not

    • Which factor would exempt a person from moral responsibility over an act with double-effect?

  • Lack of awareness of the consequences
  • Unintended positive outcomes of the act
  • Social approval of the action
  • Clear intention to do good despite negative consequences (correct)

    • What determines the quality of life as per the text?

    <p>Reflecting on values regularly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do our values emerge according to the text?

    <p>Through conscious decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivates individuals to undertake actions with short-term benefits according to the text?

    <p>Momentary desires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are ethical standards linked to moral responsibility?

    <p>Ethical standards guide moral decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best summarizes the relationship between values and human goals?

    <p>'Values direct all human goals.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives individuals who choose values purposefully according to the text?

    <p>'Values that propel growth'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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