Process of Moral Decision-Making (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What does the acronym S.T.A.R. stand for in moral decision-making?
What does the acronym S.T.A.R. stand for in moral decision-making?
Stop, Think, Act, Reflect
What is the primary purpose of the S.T.A.R. method?
What is the primary purpose of the S.T.A.R. method?
To make & learn from moral decisions
What is the main purpose of the 'Stop' step in the S.T.A.R. method?
What is the main purpose of the 'Stop' step in the S.T.A.R. method?
To pause & prevent impulsive reactions
During the 'Think' step, what should you carefully consider?
During the 'Think' step, what should you carefully consider?
Moral implications & potential outcomes
Why is the 'Reflect' step crucial in the S.T.A.R. method?
Why is the 'Reflect' step crucial in the S.T.A.R. method?
It's essential for moral development
What does the principle of double effect help evaluate?
What does the principle of double effect help evaluate?
Actions with both good & harmful effects
Who originated the principle of double effect?
Who originated the principle of double effect?
Thomas Aquinas
How many conditions must be met for an action to be justified under the principle of double effect?
How many conditions must be met for an action to be justified under the principle of double effect?
All four conditions
What does the first condition (moral neutrality) require?
What does the first condition (moral neutrality) require?
The act must be good or morally neutral
What does the second condition (proper intention) require?
What does the second condition (proper intention) require?
Must intend only the good effect
What does the third condition (proportionality) require?
What does the third condition (proportionality) require?
Positive effect must outweigh negative
In the WWII example, what did French farmers do to protect Jewish families?
In the WWII example, what did French farmers do to protect Jewish families?
Hid them beneath their houses
Why was the farmers' lying to authorities morally justified under double effect?
Why was the farmers' lying to authorities morally justified under double effect?
Saving lives outweighed harm of lying