Moral Responsibility and Voluntariness Quiz
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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?

<p>Double Effect (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Empathy and Compassion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>No, vincible ignorance may lessen but not wholly excuse moral responsibility. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>No, her role as the class president obliges her to investigate any wrongdoing. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>No, vincible ignorance cannot be invoked as a lawful reason for neglecting potential treatment solutions. (B)</p> 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?

<p>Emotion should not impair a person's ability to control their actions. (C)</p> 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?

<p>Thor is morally culpable for hurting Teonette due to foreseeability of potential harm. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Higher values have a more significant impact on moral judgments compared to lower values. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Yes, it was within Shiela's capability to know the content of the bag which makes her responsible. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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