Module 06: Principle of Ethics

Question 1

In this principle, it is morally okay to do an act that causes both positive and negative effects.

Answer 1

Principle of Double Effects

Question 2

What are the conditions of the principle of double effects?

Answer 2

(1) The act itself must not be morally wrong
(2) The good effect must be greater to or equal to the bad
effect
(3) The bad effect must never be intended
(4) There is no other way to bring about the good effect

Question 3

This principle states that the part exists for the whole.

Answer 3

Principle of Totality

Question 4

What does the principle of totality state about the part?

Answer 4

(1) The good of the part is subordinate to the good of the
whole
(2) A part that endangers the whole may be eradicated

Question 5

What does the principle of totality state about the whole?

Answer 5

(1) The whole is more important than the part
(2) The whole has primacy over the part

Question 6

What example is the surgical removal of affected or diseased
part based on the principle of totality?

Answer 6

Physical Body

Question 7

What example is the imprisonment of criminals based on the principle of totality?

Answer 7

Social Body