Blog Assignment #2

1. Were the questions on the Moral Sense Test difficult to answer (psychologically, emotionally, conceptually, technically, etc.)? Why or why not? Do you think your responses to the Moral Sense Test questions were consistent? Does this matter?
I did struggle somewhat with my answers to the Moral Sense Test questions but not necessarily because I found them to be hard fore say, but rather that i attempted to analyze each one from different points of view. I do think my answers were consistent for most of the questions but not all of them due to the different moral issues each presented. I do believe that consistency is important in many aspects, however these questions were based on your overall judgement of different scenarios and therefore may not always be so forthright.

2. Should people always follow the law? Why or why not? When might one be justified in NOT following the law? Give examples.
Ethically and moral we should always follow the law. It is the only means we have to keep the peace and be justified, however I do agree that under certain circumstances breaking the law is justifiable. An example of this would be in a case of a battered woman. If the woman is fearful of her life and is undoubtedly going to die at the hands of her abuser, she may kill her partner in self defence, in which case should not be judged as harshly as a heartless murder, as she committed the crime out of fear and not because she is evil and merely plotted to take a life.

3. In your own words, explain what "social convention" means. Give examples.

4. Should people always follow the conventions of their society? Why or why not? Give examples.
For the majority of the time it may be understandable to do what is socially expected of us, however occasionally a situation may arise when we may have to step outside of our comfort zone and do something that may be looked down upon. Such may be so if you live in a religious community in which it is unacceptable for a same sex couple to adopt a child. The couple would be under heavy scrutiny although it is strictly the communities desire to not have the couple adopt because of their choice of sexuality and not because it wouldn't be in the best interest of the child.
5. Should people always follow their own principles? Why or why not? Give examples.
I believe people should stay true to themselves and not change who they are as a person. Many times people give into peer pressure and change who they are inside just to be accepted in society. The overwhelming need to fit in often changes how we think, act and even how we feel about things and about other people.If only we could be more strong and stand firm on what our true feelings are then maybe we would learn from each other and not be so judgemental. Peer pressure is probably most known in high school when everyone wants to be popular and cool. Unfortunately, most of the time being cool is going out of they're way to hurt others. Although many times adults are put in awkward positions at wk as well, in which someone may step on others to get promoted and move to the top.

6. Explain in your own words the difference between socially acceptable, legally acceptable, and morally acceptable.
Wanting to be accepted is human nature. Being socially accepted is probably the most sought after form of acceptance. People want to be accepted for their appearances, sexual preferences and their individuality. Being legally acceptable is also important as people may commit crimes by accident or as I discussed previously, a crime may be committed out of self defence in which neither of these should hold the same punishment as a serial killer. Lastly morally acceptable is perhaps best recognized by religious groups as these people are committed to to the right thing in society by reasons of their faith.

7. Out of 25 points, how many points do you feel your work on this assignment deserves? Justify your answer. I only deserve 20 points as I failed to answer all of the questions. However I did answer most of them and did so to the best of my ability.