The Meanings of Morality (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What is a natural phenomenon?
What is a natural phenomenon?
Something that occurs without human input
Why is moral thinking described as automatic in humans?
Why is moral thinking described as automatic in humans?
It happens naturally without being taught
What happens when we follow our moral standards?
What happens when we follow our moral standards?
We feel satisfied & believe we act properly
What feeling proves morality is a natural part of human nature?
What feeling proves morality is a natural part of human nature?
Guilt
When does guilt naturally occur?
When does guilt naturally occur?
When we act against our moral beliefs
In the lying example, what happens after someone lies despite believing lying is wrong?
In the lying example, what happens after someone lies despite believing lying is wrong?
They automatically experience guilt
What is the second key example showing morality is natural?
What is the second key example showing morality is natural?
Humans naturally create rules for groups
The school stairs rule is based on what moral principles?
The school stairs rule is based on what moral principles?
Fairness & consideration for others
In the island example, why would the group avoid the toilet area for eating/sleeping?
In the island example, why would the group avoid the toilet area for eating/sleeping?
It's disgusting, unhygienic & unpleasant
What does guilt demonstrate about human moral nature?
What does guilt demonstrate about human moral nature?
We naturally have internal moral standards
What does rule-making in groups demonstrate?
What does rule-making in groups demonstrate?
We naturally apply moral thinking to groups
Why do moral responses appear in all human communities throughout history?
Why do moral responses appear in all human communities throughout history?
They're fundamental human nature