Question 1

Chapter 2 mentions several ways to use narratives to explore ethics. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some psychologists are using bibliotherapy to help children cope with difficult experiences. 
B)  Many medical students are exposed to literature and movies about persons with illnesses in order to have a better understanding of their patients. 
C)  Many philosophy students are now reading stories about persons seeking the meaning of life in order to facilitate their own search for meaning. 
D)  Some judges are sentencing offenders to reading novels and watching films in order to make them understand moral responsibility. 
A)  Some psychologists are using bibliotherapy to help children cope with difficult experiences. 
B)  Many medical students are exposed to literature and movies about persons with illnesses in order to have a better understanding of their patients. 
C)  Many philosophy students are now reading stories about persons seeking the meaning of life in order to facilitate their own search for meaning. 
D)  Some judges are sentencing offenders to reading novels and watching films in order to make them understand moral responsibility. C

Question 2

Medea kills her two children because

Accepted Answer

A)  she wants to remarry, and the children are in the way. 
B)  she wants to kill herself afterwards, and she believes a good mother does not leave the world without her children. 
C)  she is unable to take care of them because of extreme poverty. 
D)  she wants to get revenge on her husband Jason for leaving her. 
A)  she wants to remarry, and the children are in the way. 
B)  she wants to kill herself afterwards, and she believes a good mother does not leave the world without her children. 
C)  she is unable to take care of them because of extreme poverty. 
D)  she wants to get revenge on her husband Jason for leaving her. D

Question 3

Compare and contrast Plato's and Aristotle's views on whether watching a dramatic play, or in today's world, a film, has a positive or a negative influence. Compare their viewpoints to the current discussion about violence in films and on television. In your opinion, is one of the two viewpoints more accurate than the other? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Plato and Aristotle had differing views on the influence of dramatic plays and films. Plato believed that dramatic plays and poetry could have a negative influence on individuals, as they could evoke strong emotions and lead to irrational behavior. He was concerned that these art forms could lead people to become too emotionally involved and lose touch with reality. On the other hand, Aristotle believed that dramatic plays and poetry could have a positive influence, as they provided a cathartic release for emotions and allowed individuals to experience and understand different perspectives.

In today's world, the discussion about violence in films and on television mirrors the debate between Plato and Aristotle. Some argue that exposure to violent content in media can desensitize individuals and lead to aggressive behavior, while others believe that it can serve as a form of catharsis and provide a means for individuals to explore and understand the complexities of human nature.

In my opinion, both viewpoints have merit. While it is important to recognize the potential negative influence of violent media, it is also important to acknowledge the potential for catharsis and understanding that these art forms can provide. Ultimately, the impact of dramatic plays, films, and television on individuals is complex and multifaceted, and cannot be reduced to a simple binary of positive or negative influence. It is important for individuals to critically engage with media and for creators to be mindful of the potential impact of their work.

Question 4

Fairy tales at the time when the Grimm brothers collected the stories were folktales that were told primarily by adults to children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

There is a sharp distinction between factual and fictional stories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Discuss the story of Abraham and Isaac and analyze its meaning.

Accepted Answer

The story of Abraham and Isaac is a well

Question 7

Aristotle viewed art as dangerous because it inspired violent emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

There is a difference between stories that moralize and stories that discuss moral problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

List movies that seem to embody the story archetypes of the bargain, the good twin and the bad twin, and the quest.

Accepted Answer

Sure! Here are some movies that seem to

Question 10

NASA is trying to create exciting stories about space exploration in the hope that such novels can awaken an interest in space and science among young people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Trobriand people distinguish between three different kinds of stories. Which one does NOT belong on the list?

Accepted Answer

A)  sacred stories about the beginning of the world 
B)  fairy tales told as entertainment 
C)  semihistorical accounts of heroes 
D)  profane stories exaggerating one's personal achievements 
A)  sacred stories about the beginning of the world 
B)  fairy tales told as entertainment 
C)  semihistorical accounts of heroes 
D)  profane stories exaggerating one's personal achievements

Question 12

Discuss the phenomenon of Goethe's novel about Werther, a young man who commits suicide because of unrequited love: What were the effects of the publication? Why did this phenomenon happen? Do you think something similar could happen today, because of the inspiration of a film, a novel, or some other medium of fiction? If yes, what should be done to prevent it? If no, why not?

Accepted Answer

The phenomenon of Goethe's novel "The So

Question 13

The story of the golem character teaches a lesson of keeping a moral perspective in our undertakings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Aristotle's idea of catharsis meant that we should purge all sex and violence from art.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Identify a true statement about Aristotle.

Accepted Answer

A)  He was executed in Athens for "offending the gods and corrupting the youth." 
B)  He disapproved of a dramatic story. 
C)  He is sometimes called the father of Western philosophy. 
D)  He advocated enjoying fiction in moderation. 
A)  He was executed in Athens for "offending the gods and corrupting the youth." 
B)  He disapproved of a dramatic story. 
C)  He is sometimes called the father of Western philosophy. 
D)  He advocated enjoying fiction in moderation.

Question 16

The Western Unforgiven with Clint Eastwood provides a strong pro-violence statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Name three didactic stories, describe their plots, and explain their moral lessons. Do you agree with these lessons? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

1. "The Tortoise and the Hare" - This st

Question 18

Can Medea's actions be defended in any way? Is Jason free of blame? What do you think Euripides intended as his moral of the story?

Accepted Answer

Medea's actions can be defended in the s

Question 19

Medea kills her own children to get back at her husband Jason for having left her.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The human purpose of storytelling in early, pretechnological cultures was to knit one's tribe firmly together by setting up the rules and boundaries that would establish a group identity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Chapter 2 mentions several ways to use narratives to explore ethics. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

Medea kills her two children because

Fairy tales at the time when the Grimm brothers collected the stories were folktales that were told primarily by adults to children.

There is a sharp distinction between factual and fictional stories.

Discuss the story of Abraham and Isaac and analyze its meaning.

Aristotle viewed art as dangerous because it inspired violent emotions.

There is a difference between stories that moralize and stories that discuss moral problems.

List movies that seem to embody the story archetypes of the bargain, the good twin and the bad twin, and the quest.

NASA is trying to create exciting stories about space exploration in the hope that such novels can awaken an interest in space and science among young people.

The Trobriand people distinguish between three different kinds of stories. Which one does NOT belong on the list?

The story of the golem character teaches a lesson of keeping a moral perspective in our undertakings.

Aristotle's idea of catharsis meant that we should purge all sex and violence from art.

Identify a true statement about Aristotle.

The Western Unforgiven with Clint Eastwood provides a strong pro-violence statement.

Name three didactic stories, describe their plots, and explain their moral lessons. Do you agree with these lessons? Why or why not?

Can Medea's actions be defended in any way? Is Jason free of blame? What do you think Euripides intended as his moral of the story?

Medea kills her own children to get back at her husband Jason for having left her.

The human purpose of storytelling in early, pretechnological cultures was to knit one's tribe firmly together by setting up the rules and boundaries that would establish a group identity.

Thinking About Values

Ethical Relativism

Myself or Others

Using Your Reason, Part 1: Utilitarianism

Using Your Reason, Part 2: Kants Deontology

Personhood, Rights, and Justice

Virtue Ethics From Tribal Philosophy to Socrates and Plato

Aristotles Virtue Theory: Everything in Moderation

Virtue Ethics and Authenticity: Contemporary Perspectives

Case Studies in Virtue

Different Gender, Different Ethics

Applied Ethics: A Sampler

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Exam 2: Learning Moral Lessons From Stories

Chapter 2 mentions several ways to use narratives to explore ethics. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

Medea kills her two children because

Fairy tales at the time when the Grimm brothers collected the stories were folktales that were told primarily by adults to children.

There is a sharp distinction between factual and fictional stories.

Discuss the story of Abraham and Isaac and analyze its meaning.

Aristotle viewed art as dangerous because it inspired violent emotions.

There is a difference between stories that moralize and stories that discuss moral problems.

List movies that seem to embody the story archetypes of the bargain, the good twin and the bad twin, and the quest.

NASA is trying to create exciting stories about space exploration in the hope that such novels can awaken an interest in space and science among young people.

The Trobriand people distinguish between three different kinds of stories. Which one does NOT belong on the list?

The story of the golem character teaches a lesson of keeping a moral perspective in our undertakings.

Aristotle's idea of catharsis meant that we should purge all sex and violence from art.

Identify a true statement about Aristotle.

The Western Unforgiven with Clint Eastwood provides a strong pro-violence statement.

Name three didactic stories, describe their plots, and explain their moral lessons. Do you agree with these lessons? Why or why not?

Can Medea's actions be defended in any way? Is Jason free of blame? What do you think Euripides intended as his moral of the story?

Medea kills her own children to get back at her husband Jason for having left her.

The human purpose of storytelling in early, pretechnological cultures was to knit one's tribe firmly together by setting up the rules and boundaries that would establish a group identity.

Thinking About Values

Ethical Relativism

Myself or Others

Using Your Reason, Part 1: Utilitarianism

Using Your Reason, Part 2: Kants Deontology

Personhood, Rights, and Justice

Virtue Ethics From Tribal Philosophy to Socrates and Plato

Aristotles Virtue Theory: Everything in Moderation

Virtue Ethics and Authenticity: Contemporary Perspectives

Case Studies in Virtue

Different Gender, Different Ethics

Applied Ethics: A Sampler

Filters