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 do not feel that the questions were at all difficult to answer. They did require some thought as if the decisions that I made would make me seem immorally wrong, but the questions did make you think about how you would resolve the situation. I thought that all of the questions were pretty consistent in that they all had some sort of bad out come. Basically, would you be the hero or the bad guy? Depending on how bad the situation is when I think it matters. Other than that, probably not.
2. Should people always follow the law? Why or why not? When might one be justified in NOT following the law? Give examples.
- Well, we can all agree and say that we do not follow the laws all the time. There have been moments in every one's life where we have broken it in some way. Like stated before, I think it all depends. Yes, I think that people should follow the laws when they are "MAJOR" ones. For example, Breaking into a store and stealing something from there. If it is something in that nature, well then yes! If you were to get caught you should get in trouble. You broke the law. Now, if it is something like you were driving 5mph or maybe 10mph over speed limit and you get a $180 ticket, that is a bit ridiculous!! Another thing, I really never understood what those tags that are attached to mattresses were about. They state in big bold letters, "that if you remove this it is against the law and you can be fined." What is that all about?? How are you going to get in trouble after ripping the tag of your mattress that you just purchased? If that is even a law, I think it should be banished!
3. In your own words, explain what "social convention" means. Give examples.
- My definition of "social convention" is a group people who tend to follow the same beliefs, culture or way of living. For example, church can be considered a social convention. People come together, who all have similar or nearly the same beliefs and gather on a weekly basis to share or celebrate their beliefs. It all depends on the people and what they like.
4. Should people always follow the conventions of their society? Why or why not? Give examples.
-If they feel that their society brings them happiness and joy and they do not disagree with anything that they do or who they might associate with, then yes. Why not? On the other hand, if they do not agree with everything that the conventions of their society does or believes, then I feel that they have the right to leave. Cults, are a perfect example of a social convention. There are people in cults who agree and believe in the rules and way of living that takes place. While others may not agree with everything that their cult does. So they decide to leave or not participate in their actions or beliefs.
5. Should people always follow their own principles? Why or why not? Give examples.
- I strongly believe that people should follow their own principles. In my mind it is always better to be a leader than a follower. If you strongly believe in something, someone should not try to change them. That doesn't necessarily mean that you do not have to knock their beliefs either. Religion is the perfect example for this situation. Everyone has their own thoughts and beliefs, but I do not feel that anyone has the right to change them.
6. Explain in your own words the difference between socially acceptable, legally acceptable, and morally acceptable.
- Socially acceptable is when the people who you surround yourself with on a daily basis accept you as a person. Everyone deals with it, whether they are at school, work, playing sports or any other activity. Legally acceptable in my opinion is when you are accepted by the people of law. (not too sure about that one) And morally acceptable in my thoughts is when you feel that the people who you surround yourself with accept you for who you are no matter what situation you ever may be in.
7. Out of 25 points, how many points do you feel your work on this assignment deserves? Justify your answer.
-25 points would be ideal, but question #6 i was not too sure about. Especially with my definition of legally acceptable. So if i get in the 20-25 point range I can accept that as well. I did answer all of the questions with complete honesty, including examples with numerous thoughts that I had.