Question 1

Aristotle maintains we are responsible for our actions just in case we

Accepted Answer

A)  have deliberated about what to do. 
B)  are able to voluntarily decide and be aware of what we are doing. 
C)  do what the phronimos would do in our situation. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  have deliberated about what to do. 
B)  are able to voluntarily decide and be aware of what we are doing. 
C)  do what the phronimos would do in our situation. 
D)  None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following led to the massive loss of life in the sinking of the Titanic?

Accepted Answer

A)  An insufficient number of watertight bulkheads 
B)  An insufficient number of lifeboats 
C)  The decision to turn rather than maintain a straight course over iceberg 
D)  All of the above 
A)  An insufficient number of watertight bulkheads 
B)  An insufficient number of lifeboats 
C)  The decision to turn rather than maintain a straight course over iceberg 
D)  All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following is a condition for Braham and Van Hees multiagent interactions?

Accepted Answer

A)  For every action, there are at least two individuals who could have prevented it. 
B)  There is no single individual who can adopt a course of action that will lead to that individual's chosen outcome irrespective of what others do. 
C)  For every outcome, it is not the case that one agent is responsible. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  For every action, there are at least two individuals who could have prevented it. 
B)  There is no single individual who can adopt a course of action that will lead to that individual's chosen outcome irrespective of what others do. 
C)  For every outcome, it is not the case that one agent is responsible. 
D)  All of the above

Question 4

Legal philosopher H. L. A. Hart thinks we should think of responsibility in terms of

Accepted Answer

A)  liability-responsibility. 
B)  role-responsibility. 
C)  causal responsibility. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  liability-responsibility. 
B)  role-responsibility. 
C)  causal responsibility. 
D)  All of the above

Aristotle maintains we are responsible for our actions just in case we

Which of the following led to the massive loss of life in the sinking of the Titanic?

Which of the following is a condition for Braham and Van Hees multiagent interactions?

Legal philosopher H. L. A. Hart thinks we should think of responsibility in terms of

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

Privacy: What Is It and Why Should It Be Protected

Technology Assessments and Social Experiments

A Critical Attitude to Technology

The Ethics of Artifacts

Sustainability

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Exam 12: The Problem of Many Hands: Who Is Responsible and Should Anyone Be Blamed

Aristotle maintains we are responsible for our actions just in case we

Which of the following led to the massive loss of life in the sinking of the Titanic?

Which of the following is a condition for Braham and Van Hees multiagent interactions?

Legal philosopher H. L. A. Hart thinks we should think of responsibility in terms of

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

Privacy: What Is It and Why Should It Be Protected

Technology Assessments and Social Experiments

A Critical Attitude to Technology

The Ethics of Artifacts

Sustainability

Filters