Finals: Principles

Question 1

In practical doubt regarding the lawfulness of an action, one may

Answer 1

never act.

Question 2

We stand where _____stands

Answer 2

presumption

Question 3

a conjecture as to where in cases of doubt the greater right commonly lies and the lesser injustice is to be feared.

Answer 3

presumption

Question 4

What to do in doubt

Answer 4

1. In doubt, favor the possessor.
2. In doubt, favor the accused.
3. In doubt, presumption stands on the side of the superior.
4. In doubt, amplify the favorable, restrict the unfavorable.
5. In doubt, follow daily and ordinary experience.
6. In doubt, favor the customary and hitherto approved.
7. A dubious law does not oblige.

Question 5

Miranda Rights

Answer 5

You have the right to remain silent.
Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.
You have the right to an attorney.
If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you.

Question 6

PRINCIPLE OF DOUBLE EFFECT

Answer 6

1. That the action in itself from its very object be good or at least indifferent
2. That the good effect and not the evil effect be intended
3. That the good effect be not produced by means of the evil effect
4. That there be a proportionately grave reason for permitting the evil effect.

Question 7

According to Aquinas, this principle holds that “the parts of the physical entity, as parts, are ordained to the good of the physical whole.”

Answer 7

PRINCIPLE of TOTALITY

Question 8

The term “_____” points to the duty to preserve intact the physical component of that integrated whole.

Answer 8

totality

Question 9

A _____is in reference to _____and a _____is in reference to a ______.

Answer 9

A whole is in reference to parts and a part is in reference to a whole.

Question 10

the concepts of part and whole are

Answer 10

correlative

Question 11

The perfection of an organism/individual is dependent to its _____. At the same time, parts receive their own perfection as parts in the whole.

Answer 11

parts

Question 12

An individual may not dispose of his organs or destroy their capacity to function, except to the extent that this is necessary______

Answer 12

for the general well-being of the whole body.

Question 13

What are the three Reflex Principles?

Answer 13

1. Principle of Double Effect
2. Principle of Legitimate Defense
3. Principle of Totality

Question 14

Principle of Double Effect is concerned with?

Answer 14

Indirect Voluntary Act

Question 15

What is the fundamental principle of morality?

Answer 15

Love towards oneself

Question 16

Two types of Damages? Explain

Answer 16

Irreversible - you cannot bring back what was damaged (murder)
Reversible - you can fix what you damaged