Question 1

Is privacy an inviolable right or a moral value? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

Privacy can be seen as both an inviolable right and a moral value, depending on the context and perspective. From a legal and ethical standpoint, privacy is often considered an inviolable right, as it is enshrined in various international human rights declarations and legal frameworks. This means that individuals have a fundamental entitlement to privacy, and it should be protected and respected by governments, organizations, and individuals.

On the other hand, privacy can also be viewed as a moral value, as it is often associated with concepts such as autonomy, dignity, and respect for individuals. From this perspective, privacy is not just a legal entitlement, but also a fundamental aspect of human flourishing and well-being. Respecting privacy can be seen as a moral duty, reflecting a commitment to treating others with dignity and allowing them to maintain control over their personal information and boundaries.

In conclusion, privacy can be considered both an inviolable right and a moral value. It is a fundamental entitlement that should be protected and respected, and it is also a reflection of moral principles related to autonomy and respect for individuals. Both perspectives are important in shaping our understanding of privacy and guiding our actions to uphold it.

Question 2

In 1890 Brandeis and Warren published an article in Harvard Law Review entitled "The Right to Privacy" in which they argued that "Instantaneous photographs and newspaper enterprise have invaded the sacred precincts of private and domestic life." If we have a natural right to privacy, then

Accepted Answer

A)  we had that right long before Brandeis and Warren published their groundbreaking article. 
B)  the publication of Brandeis and Warren's groundbreaking article created this right. 
C)  this natural right was created when the courts began to recognize the right discovered by Brandeis and Warren. 
D)  None of the above (All the statements are false.) 
A)  we had that right long before Brandeis and Warren published their groundbreaking article. 
B)  the publication of Brandeis and Warren's groundbreaking article created this right. 
C)  this natural right was created when the courts began to recognize the right discovered by Brandeis and Warren. 
D)  None of the above (All the statements are false.) A

Question 3

The problem with recognizing privacy as a right is its potential conflict with

Accepted Answer

A)  the power of law enforcement. 
B)  property rights. 
C)  surveillance. 
D)  right to free speech. 
A)  the power of law enforcement. 
B)  property rights. 
C)  surveillance. 
D)  right to free speech. D

Question 4

What is an objection to attempting to ground the right to privacy in empirical facts?

Accepted Answer

A)  This does not ground as many rights as a Lockean system. 
B)  This would lead to different rights to privacy in different neighborhoods. 
C)  We understand rights before ever looking at data. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  This does not ground as many rights as a Lockean system. 
B)  This would lead to different rights to privacy in different neighborhoods. 
C)  We understand rights before ever looking at data. 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following would ground the right to privacy in its benefits to society?

Accepted Answer

A)  a social constructivist 
B)  John Locke 
C)  UN 
D)  All of the above 
A)  a social constructivist 
B)  John Locke 
C)  UN 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

The UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights grounds rights in

Accepted Answer

A)  the right to equality under the law. 
B)  freedom of speech. 
C)  the right to property. 
D)  human dignity. 
A)  the right to equality under the law. 
B)  freedom of speech. 
C)  the right to property. 
D)  human dignity.

Question 7

What does it mean to say that we have a natural right to privacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  That an infringement on our privacy is a violation of our ownership of ourselves or something else that we own 
B)  That privacy is an essential element of autonomy 
C)  That privacy is valuable for its own sake, regardless of the consequences on our well-being or society 
D)  All of the above 
A)  That an infringement on our privacy is a violation of our ownership of ourselves or something else that we own 
B)  That privacy is an essential element of autonomy 
C)  That privacy is valuable for its own sake, regardless of the consequences on our well-being or society 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

Is privacy a socially constructed right? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

Privacy is indeed a socially constructed

Question 9

After the court ruling that established the right to be forgotten in Europe,

Accepted Answer

A)  thousands of Europeans requested their personal information removed. 
B)  Google removed over a million pages from its index. 
C)  Yahoo and Bing began removing personal information. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  thousands of Europeans requested their personal information removed. 
B)  Google removed over a million pages from its index. 
C)  Yahoo and Bing began removing personal information. 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

What is the obstacle to grounding rights to privacy in a Lockean conception of rights?

Accepted Answer

A)  Explaining the utility of privacy 
B)  Showing the contradiction in conception 
C)  Grounding in self-ownership 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Explaining the utility of privacy 
B)  Showing the contradiction in conception 
C)  Grounding in self-ownership 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

What is privacy, and why is it morally important?

Accepted Answer

Privacy is the ability of an individual

Question 12

Utilitarians believe about that intellectual property rights are

Accepted Answer

A)  social constructions. 
B)  natural rights, justified by the mixing theory of labor. 
C)  natural rights, justified by the categorical imperative. 
D)  social constructions, which exist independently of their consequences for human well-being. 
A)  social constructions. 
B)  natural rights, justified by the mixing theory of labor. 
C)  natural rights, justified by the categorical imperative. 
D)  social constructions, which exist independently of their consequences for human well-being.

Question 13

What is an advantage of treating privacy as a value instead of a right?

Accepted Answer

A)  Values are easily violated for utility. 
B)  Deontologists don't care about values, only rights. 
C)  Values can be weighed against other values like justice and freedom. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Values are easily violated for utility. 
B)  Deontologists don't care about values, only rights. 
C)  Values can be weighed against other values like justice and freedom. 
D)  None of the above

Question 14

Is privacy valuable in an intrinsic or instrumental sense? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

Privacy can be valuable in both an intri

Question 15

Philosophers have proposed two fundamentally different accounts about the origin and nature of moral rights.

Accepted Answer

A)  Some say that we have certain rights independently of any human conventions, while other say they are socially constructed. 
B)  Some say that rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the legal system, while other say they are socially constructed. 
C)  Some say that we have certain rights independently of any human conventions, while other say that rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the legal system. 
D)  Some say that rights vary from country to country, while others say that all humans are created equal and therefore have the same rights. 
A)  Some say that we have certain rights independently of any human conventions, while other say they are socially constructed. 
B)  Some say that rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the legal system, while other say they are socially constructed. 
C)  Some say that we have certain rights independently of any human conventions, while other say that rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the legal system. 
D)  Some say that rights vary from country to country, while others say that all humans are created equal and therefore have the same rights.

Question 16

The right to free speech in America could be used to justify

Accepted Answer

A)  deciding cases of privacy on utility. 
B)  allowing Google to leave search results as they are. 
C)  cooperating with Chinese government. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  deciding cases of privacy on utility. 
B)  allowing Google to leave search results as they are. 
C)  cooperating with Chinese government. 
D)  None of the above

Question 17

Do we have a right to privacy online? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do have a right to privacy onlin

Question 18

Which of the following attempts to recognize a right to privacy as a freestanding right?

Accepted Answer

A)  UN 
B)  Locke 
C)  Nozick 
D)  Brandeis and Warren 
A)  UN 
B)  Locke 
C)  Nozick 
D)  Brandeis and Warren

Question 19

What does it mean to say that privacy has intrinsic value?

Accepted Answer

A)  Privacy is valuable for its own sake, regardless of the consequences on our well-being or society. 
B)  Privacy is an essential element of autonomy. 
C)  Privacy is a socially constructed right. 
D)  a and b 
A)  Privacy is valuable for its own sake, regardless of the consequences on our well-being or society. 
B)  Privacy is an essential element of autonomy. 
C)  Privacy is a socially constructed right. 
D)  a and b

Question 20

In 2010, a Spanish citizen won a case against Google to have what removed from the Internet searches?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pictures taken of him in public without his permission 
B)  Video of him in public taken without his permission 
C)  Public information about his foreclosed property 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Pictures taken of him in public without his permission 
B)  Video of him in public taken without his permission 
C)  Public information about his foreclosed property 
D)  All of the above

Is privacy an inviolable right or a moral value? Explain your answer.

In 1890 Brandeis and Warren published an article in Harvard Law Review entitled "The Right to Privacy" in which they argued that "Instantaneous photographs and newspaper enterprise have invaded the sacred precincts of private and domestic life." If we have a natural right to privacy, then

The problem with recognizing privacy as a right is its potential conflict with

What is an objection to attempting to ground the right to privacy in empirical facts?

Which of the following would ground the right to privacy in its benefits to society?

The UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights grounds rights in

What does it mean to say that we have a natural right to privacy?

Is privacy a socially constructed right? Explain your answer.

After the court ruling that established the right to be forgotten in Europe,

What is the obstacle to grounding rights to privacy in a Lockean conception of rights?

What is privacy, and why is it morally important?

Utilitarians believe about that intellectual property rights are

What is an advantage of treating privacy as a value instead of a right?

Is privacy valuable in an intrinsic or instrumental sense? Explain your answer.

Philosophers have proposed two fundamentally different accounts about the origin and nature of moral rights.

The right to free speech in America could be used to justify

Do we have a right to privacy online? Explain your answer.

Which of the following attempts to recognize a right to privacy as a freestanding right?

What does it mean to say that privacy has intrinsic value?

In 2010, a Spanish citizen won a case against Google to have what removed from the Internet searches?

Introduction

Professional Codes of Ethics

A Brief History of Engineering

A Methodological Toolbox

Utilitarianism and Ethical Egoism

Duties, Virtues and Rights

Whistle-Blowing: Should You Ever Break With Protocol

Conflicts of Interest: When Is It Permissible to Influence the Actions of Others

Costbenefit Analysis: Do the Ends Justify the Means

Risk and Uncertainty: How Safe Is Safe Enough

The Problem of Many Hands: Who Is Responsible and Should Anyone Be Blamed

Technology Assessments and Social Experiments

A Critical Attitude to Technology

The Ethics of Artifacts

Sustainability

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Exam 11: Privacy: What Is It and Why Should It Be Protected

Is privacy an inviolable right or a moral value? Explain your answer.

In 1890 Brandeis and Warren published an article in Harvard Law Review entitled "The Right to Privacy" in which they argued that "Instantaneous photographs and newspaper enterprise have invaded the sacred precincts of private and domestic life." If we have a natural right to privacy, then

The problem with recognizing privacy as a right is its potential conflict with

What is an objection to attempting to ground the right to privacy in empirical facts?

Which of the following would ground the right to privacy in its benefits to society?

The UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights grounds rights in

What does it mean to say that we have a natural right to privacy?

Is privacy a socially constructed right? Explain your answer.

After the court ruling that established the right to be forgotten in Europe,

What is the obstacle to grounding rights to privacy in a Lockean conception of rights?

What is privacy, and why is it morally important?

Utilitarians believe about that intellectual property rights are

What is an advantage of treating privacy as a value instead of a right?

Is privacy valuable in an intrinsic or instrumental sense? Explain your answer.

Philosophers have proposed two fundamentally different accounts about the origin and nature of moral rights.

The right to free speech in America could be used to justify

Do we have a right to privacy online? Explain your answer.

Which of the following attempts to recognize a right to privacy as a freestanding right?

What does it mean to say that privacy has intrinsic value?

In 2010, a Spanish citizen won a case against Google to have what removed from the Internet searches?

Introduction

Professional Codes of Ethics

A Brief History of Engineering

A Methodological Toolbox

Utilitarianism and Ethical Egoism

Duties, Virtues and Rights

Whistle-Blowing: Should You Ever Break With Protocol

Conflicts of Interest: When Is It Permissible to Influence the Actions of Others

Costbenefit Analysis: Do the Ends Justify the Means

Risk and Uncertainty: How Safe Is Safe Enough

The Problem of Many Hands: Who Is Responsible and Should Anyone Be Blamed

Technology Assessments and Social Experiments

A Critical Attitude to Technology

The Ethics of Artifacts

Sustainability

Filters