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?
- They were difficult to answer because every scenerio offered two tough choices between saving something that is important to you at the expenese of someone else, or giving up what is important to you to protect someone else. Yes my responses were consistant and this is important because it shows how you judge somebody depending on how they handle the situation and what you would do differently. It shows you what kind of person you really are at heart.

2. Should people always follow the law? Why or why not? When might one be justified in NOT following the law? Give examples.
- People should always follow the law, the only time it would be justified to break the law is when it is necessary to survive. A perfect example of this is if your wife is pregnant and she is going into labor, you should be able to go above the speed limit to get her to the hospital. Another example is self defense.

3. In your own words, explain what "social convention" means. Give examples.
- Social convention is what is common in a particular region, like customs and rituals. An example of this would be sign of respect. In America we great each other with hand shakes or speech, but in other cultures they greet each other with kisses to the cheek or bowing.

4. Should people always follow the conventions of their society? Why or why not? Give examples.
- I dont believe people should always follow the conventions in their society. My reason why is because a person's individual belief might differ than that of another society. An example of this would be bull fighting, which can be generally accepted in a society but some individuals in that society might see differently and think that it is cruel.

5. Should people always follow their own principles? Why or why not? Give examples.
- People should always follow there own principles. They should not let society make ones self go against there own morals or beliefs. For example like bull fighting, one shouldnt be a bull fighter if they believe bull fighting is unethical.

6. Explain in your own words the difference between socially acceptable, legally acceptable, and morally acceptable.
- Socially acceptable is something that a particular all agrees on, different society have different cultures. Legally acceptable follows the guidelines of the laws. Morally acceptable is what you feel is morally right for a given situation.

7. Out of 25 points, how many points do you feel your work on this assignment deserves? Justify your answer.
- 25 because I answered all the question, on time with more than one sentence. I also took my time and answered each question to the best of my ability. I also actually answered the survey and read all of it.