Principles Governing Passion

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What does Ethics deal with as a philosophical discipline?

  • The importance of studying the human mind
  • The physical well-being of individuals
  • The study of ancient civilizations
  • Ultimate principles and truth concerning the morality of human conduct (correct)

What happens to man without morality?

  • Man becomes a hero
  • Man becomes a philosopher
  • Man becomes a machine
  • Man becomes an animal (correct)

In what way does Ethics impact the choices we make in our daily lives?

  • Ethics determines every decision we make
  • Ethics affects the kind of life we live to some extent (correct)
  • Ethics has no impact on daily choices
  • Ethics only influences big decisions

What does the text imply about the importance of understanding Ethics?

<p>It helps in reasoning out moral beliefs and understanding why they are held (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the study of Ethics aid individuals in making moral decisions?

<p>By providing moral paradigms or perspectives for guidance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to know the reasons behind our moral beliefs according to the text?

<p>To understand why we hold these beliefs and justify them (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of modifiers on human acts according to the text?

<p>Decrease human voluntariness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is invincible ignorance as described in the text?

<p>Ignorance that is unconscious or cannot be corrected (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is vincible ignorance different from invincible ignorance?

<p>Vincible ignorance requires conscious effort to maintain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of ignorance is categorized under vincible ignorance according to the text?

<p>Affected Ignorance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does invincible ignorance differ from vincible ignorance based on the text?

<p>Vincible ignorance requires positive efforts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of ignorance does an individual lack awareness of, according to the text?

<p>Invincible Ignorance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines fear based on the text?

<p>A passion involving bodily disturbances when avoiding danger (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing factor between voluntary and involuntary acts done with fear?

<p>The level of control the individual has over their conduct (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are acts done out or because of intense fear considered involuntary?

<p>Actions done under intense fear are exempt from moral and legal responsibility (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario is a person not morally accountable for their actions based on the text?

<p>When acting out of extreme fear or panic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does violence, as described in the text, differ from other human acts?

<p>It involves compelling someone to act through physical force (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes an action as constituting violence according to the provided text?

<p>The use of great and brutal force to compel a person to act (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between antecedent and consequent passions?

<p>Antecedent passions interfere with the freedom of the will, while consequent passions fully consent to them. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do antecedent passions impact a person's accountability for their actions?

<p>They diminish accountability without completely obstructing freedom. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the view presented in the text regarding 'crimes of passion'?

<p>They are always voluntary but interfere with the freedom of the will. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are consequent passions said to increase accountability?

<p>Because they fully consent to them instead of subordinating them to control. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way are passions described as indifferent in the text?

<p>Passions have no moral good or evil in themselves. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the relationship between appetites and moral good or evil?

<p>Appetites have no moral implications when subject to reason and will. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a person do when faced with an unjust aggressor who is extremely dangerous and armed?

<p>Withhold consent as a form of intrinsic resistance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the moral responsibility of a person who acts under extreme fear of an unjust and dangerous aggressor?

<p>Not held morally responsible for their actions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does absolute violence affect the voluntariness of forced actions?

<p>Completely removes voluntariness from forced actions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of habit, how is it defined in terms of human behavior?

<p>A constant and easy way of doing things from repeated acts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should one do if resistance to an unjust aggressor is impossible?

<p>Withhold consent as a form of intrinsic resistance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What principle does the text emphasize when discussing responding to violent situations?

<p>Intrinsic resistance through withholding consent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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