Philo moral 1 True or False

False

Moral Standards are Established and changed through the decisions of authoritative individuals or governing bodies to reflect evolving societal norms (t or f).

False

Case study: an obligation, such as the rules that “killing innocent people is absolutely wrong”, is categorized as a moral value rather than a moral norm. (t or f)

False

Case study: A student believes that “cheating during exams is bad”. This statement is classified as a moral norm because it describes a general rule about behavior believed to be wrong. (t or f)

False

If an agent is in a difficult situation but is not obligated to choose between two or * more conflicting options, the situation still qualifies as a dilemma based on the sources' definition.

True

Moral standards normally promote "the good," encompassing the welfare and well-being of humans, animals, and the environment, and prescribing rights and obligations.

True

Moral standards are unique in that they deal with matters that can seriously injure or benefit humans, animals, and the environment.

False

Non-moral standards, such as standards of law or aesthetics, are defined as matters of objective morality, requiring rigorous observance to maintain human well-being.

False

A local community passes a non-binding rule stipulating that all public conversations must adhere strictly to standards of etiquette. Because violating this rule causes public discomfort, it should be raised to the level of a moral standard.

True

When moral agents face a moral dilemma, there must be at least two different courses of action available for selection.

False

The characteristic of moral standards being "based on impartial considerations" means they must be derived from non-emotional, purely scientific data.

True

A Moral Dilemma implies that the moral agent is fated to morally fail because no matter what choice is made, some moral principle will be compromised.

True

Case Study: A police officer decides to give a speeding ticket to his elderly mother, citing that he must apply the law fairly, regardless of their personal relationship. This application of the standard of law is consistent with the characteristic of moral standards being "impartial."

False

The definition of a Dilemma simply requires a person to be in a difficult situation, regardless of whether they are forced to choose between conflicting options.

True

The characteristics of Moral Standards include their association with specific emotions like guilt and shame, and specific vocabulary like right and wrong.

True

If a standard is overriding, it signifies that it must take precedence over an agent's * self-interest in decision-making.