Moral Responsibility and Voluntariness Quiz

What moral principle is exemplified when a person violates a traffic law due to unawareness?

Double Effect

Sense and Sensibilities

Invincible Ignorance

Vincible Ignorance (correct)

In which scenario does invincible ignorance make an act involuntary?

A person eats food containing allergens due to unawareness of the allergens present.

A woman knowingly drives under the influence of alcohol

A teacher forgets to submit students' grades on time due to work overload.

A man knowingly marries his long-lost sister after a devastating war. (correct)

Which situation best aligns with the moral principle of 'Vincible Ignorance'?

A student cheats on an exam impulsively.

A man knowingly lies about his actions to avoid punishment.

A person intentionally buys stolen goods.

A driver runs a red light due to a misinterpretation of the signal. (correct)

In the scenario of lying to the police to save one's father, which moral principle is evident?

Double Effect Signup and view all the answers

If a person chooses not to ignore feelings in making moral judgments, what would the person likely emphasize?

Empathy and Compassion Signup and view all the answers

Can vincible ignorance fully excuse a person from the moral responsibility of their actions?

No, vincible ignorance may lessen but not wholly excuse moral responsibility. Signup and view all the answers

Is it morally permissible for Joyanne to ignore rumors about illegal transactions in the classroom?

No, her role as the class president obliges her to investigate any wrongdoing. Signup and view all the answers

Is vincible ignorance a valid excuse for not consulting medical books to treat a patient?

No, vincible ignorance cannot be invoked as a lawful reason for neglecting potential treatment solutions. Signup and view all the answers

From the given situation involving Caesar and his girlfriend, which moral principle relates directly to Caesar's responsibility for slapping Anne?

Emotion should not impair a person's ability to control their actions. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what is the moral evaluation of Thor's actions in the altercation involving Christian and Teonette?

Thor is morally culpable for hurting Teonette due to foreseeability of potential harm. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of higher values being less divisible than lower values?

Higher values have a more significant impact on moral judgments compared to lower values. Signup and view all the answers

Was Shiela morally responsible for carrying drugs, according to the text?

Yes, it was within Shiela's capability to know the content of the bag which makes her responsible. Signup and view all the answers

Moral Responsibility and Voluntariness Quiz

Questions and Answers

What moral principle is exemplified when a person violates a traffic law due to unawareness?

In which scenario does invincible ignorance make an act involuntary?

Which situation best aligns with the moral principle of 'Vincible Ignorance'?

In the scenario of lying to the police to save one's father, which moral principle is evident?

If a person chooses not to ignore feelings in making moral judgments, what would the person likely emphasize?

Can vincible ignorance fully excuse a person from the moral responsibility of their actions?

Is it morally permissible for Joyanne to ignore rumors about illegal transactions in the classroom?

Is vincible ignorance a valid excuse for not consulting medical books to treat a patient?

From the given situation involving Caesar and his girlfriend, which moral principle relates directly to Caesar's responsibility for slapping Anne?

In the context of the text, what is the moral evaluation of Thor's actions in the altercation involving Christian and Teonette?

What is the significance of higher values being less divisible than lower values?

Was Shiela morally responsible for carrying drugs, according to the text?

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