Horror Movies and Science Fiction Stories Are Often Based on the Premise

question 176

Multiple Choice

Horror movies and science fiction stories are often based on the premise that one person's brain has been surgically removed and implanted in the body of another person. This would actually be impossible because

• A)damage to the brain is almost always fatal.
• B)if the corpus callosum is cut, the brain cannot function.
• C)damage to neurons in the CNS is usually considered permanent.
• D)the blood brain barriers would not protect against infection.

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Definitions:

Teleological Philosophies

Ethical theories that assess the morality of actions based on their outcomes or purposes rather than on the actions themselves.

Egoism

A theory that suggests individuals should act in their own self-interest and that this action ultimately benefits society as a whole.

Utilitarianism

A moral theory that suggests the best action is the one that maximizes utility, typically defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering.

Cognitive Moral Development

A theory by Lawrence Kohlberg that suggests individuals progress through a series of moral reasoning stages.