Self-Defense and Morality Quiz
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Which type of fear involves an impending danger that is light or somewhat remote?

  • Grave Fear
  • Fear of the unknown
  • Existential Fear
  • Light Fear (correct)
  • In what scenario does Grave Fear occur?

  • When you are scared of heights
  • When a classmate demands something with a gun pointed at your head (correct)
  • When a classmate threatens to slap you
  • When a classmate refuses to share notes with you
  • Why are bad actions done under light or grave fear considered culpable?

  • Because fear always leads to morally right actions
  • Because the consequences can affect the decision (correct)
  • Because it is impossible to resist fear
  • Because the fear makes the action justifiable
  • What is the application of physical force upon a resisting person to compel him/her to do or not to do an act called?

    <p>Violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is primarily judged in a violent situation according to the text?

    <p>The person who defends themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is considered self-defense according to the text?

    <p>Running away from a threatening situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of self-defense according to the text?

    <p>To defend oneself without intending to kill the perpetrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text describe the morality of actions done under violence?

    <p>If you intend to kill the perpetrator while defending yourself, you are culpable, but your culpability can be lessened.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text say about the relationship between habit and morality?

    <p>Bad habits are morally blameworthy, but the culpability is lessened if the person exerts effort to free themselves from the habit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a bad habit mentioned in the text?

    <p>Speaking bad words as a reaction to situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between good habits (virtues) and bad habits (vices)?

    <p>We only moralize bad habits, not good ones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Fear

    • Fear occurs when an individual is threatened by impending danger, limiting their ability to use will and reason.
    • There are two types of fear:
      • Light Fear: impending danger is minor or remote, e.g. a classmate threatening to slap you if you don't give in to their demand.
      • Grave Fear: impending danger is serious and potentially life-threatening, e.g. a classmate demanding something with a gun pointed at your head.
    • Morality of actions done under fear: both light and grave fear are culpable, as one can still choose their actions despite the presence of a threat.

    Violence

    • Violence is the application of physical force to compel someone to do or not do an act, e.g. self-defense.
    • There are two parties involved: the attacker and the defender.
    • The morality of actions done under violence is judged based on the reaction of the defender.
    • Self-defense is a justified reaction to violence, but intentional killing of the perpetrator is culpable.
    • If the defender kills the perpetrator unintentionally while defending themselves, they are not culpable.

    Habit

    • Habit is a firm and stable behavior pattern developed through repetition.
    • An individual acts based on their repeated responses to situations, often unconsciously.
    • Good habits are called virtues, while bad habits are vices.
    • Examples of bad habits include speaking bad words as a reaction to situations or causing trouble in social gatherings.
    • Morality of actions done under bad habit: bad actions done due to habit are culpable, but the culpability can be lessened if the person exerts effort to overcome the habit.

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