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 didn't think that the questions on the Moral Sense Test were difficult to answer. However, the different responses for the same scenario made it difficult to just quickly read the concept of each question. I thought that overall my responses stayed consistent. Some scenarios for example were not as much a religious issue, but a personal decision that you should know right from wrong.

2. Should people always follow the law? Why or why not? When might one be justified in NOT following the law? Give examples.

I think it is impossible for anyone to always follow the law. For the most part everyone should follow the law, but every day I break the speed limit law. It could be justified to break the law when you are rushing someone to the hospital and there isn't any time to wait on an ambulance.

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

A social convention is an "unwritten" norm. It is something that has become accustom to do in a social setting, like when you meet someone you usually shake their hand. Another example would be when you make eye contact with someone in public you would usually say "hi", or smile at them.

4. Should people always follow the conventions of their society? Why or why not? Give examples.

I usually follow the social conventions of our society. On the other hand, there are many people that get around just find following their own conventions. I would think that a time that you would want to follow the social conventions would be if you were in a foreign nation, and taking the time to know their customs would be helpful. Some things that are normal in the U.S. can be a sign of disrespect somewhere else.

5. Should people always follow their own principles? Why or why not? Give examples.

I think it is important for people to follow what they believe is right, or what they have been taught is right or wrong. It is important to have people with all different beliefs and practices. It's what keeps us well rounded, and keeps everyone from being narrow-minded.

6. Explain in your own words the difference between socially acceptable, legally acceptable, and morally acceptable.

When comparing socially acceptable, the main difference would be that their aren't any laws or formal print about how to act in a social scene. There also aren't really any moral issues with how you should act in a social setting, but if their are then usually the person will have a substitute action or saying. Legally acceptable usually works along side with a persons moral values. When the decisions aren't the same, people will usually go with their moral stance.

7. Out of 25 points, how many points do you feel your work on this assignment deserves? Justify your answer.

I think I deserve a 23-25, because I answered the questions fully and to the best of my ability.