I found the questions to the Moral Sense Test to be difficult to answer. Some of the situations were obviously wrong and should be punished, but to what degree is what frustrated me. Some of them like stealing were no-brainers, but others like using the tablecloth as a napkin were hard. It is wrong to do so, but do people really get punished for that sort of stuff? I was hoping to have some sort of result at the end as well and they didn't give you one. I felt like all of my answers were pretty consistant. I think that it is important to be consistant with the way they are answered because it shows you staying true to your own set of moral values.
2. Should people always follow the law? Why or why not? When might one be justified in NOT following the law? Give examples.
I feel like people should always try their best to follow the law. Laws are there for a reason and keep social order. Of course there is always the exception to the rule. Not everyone can be perfect all the time. For example if a woman is in labor and needs to be rushed to the hospital it would be understandable to speed to get there as quick as possible.
3. In your own words, explain what "social convention" means. Give examples.
Social convention to me would be defined as a set of agreed upon rules and standards used by a group. They aren't illegal to break, they are used more like a guideline as what to or not to do. A good example would be like your employer's code of conduct. It tells employees what is expected of them and creates structure.
4. Should people always follow the conventions of their society? Why or why not? Give examples.
I think people should always try to follow the conventions of their society. It shows respect and keeps the peace. But I also think that if the social conventions are ridiculous then they will be hard to follow. I don't really like conformity and I do promote one staying true to themselves and doing what they feel is right. For example, one's society says that women should stay home and be domestic engineers rather than have careers of their own. If that isn't what someone wants to do then I don't feel like they should follow the conventions.
5. Should people always follow their own principles? Why or why not? Give examples.
That kinda depends. If someone has really good morals and principles then they should definately follow them. But, if someone normally makes bad decisions than maybe they should seek out advice or follow someone else's principles. For the most part yes....stay true to yourself and your beliefs.
6. Explain in your own words the difference between socially acceptable, legally acceptable, and morally acceptable.
Socially acceptable would be defined as something that is acceptable to the public. Smoking would be an example. Legally acceptable would be define as what is right and wrong with laws. Morally acceptable would be defined as whats right and wrong in the way one lives their life and how they react to certain situations.
7. Out of 25 points, how many points do you feel your work on this assignment deserves? Justify your answer.
I hope I get at least 20 points. I kinda waited last min. to do this assignment. I had a really busy week with work and school got pushed to the side. I answered all the questions to the best of my ability though :)
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