It Is Possible to Make Sense of and Use the Doctrine

question 20

Multiple Choice

It is possible to make sense of and use the doctrine of double effect in all of the following cases, except

• A) without having any commitment to God's existence.
• B) without using natural law theory as the basis of moral principles.
• C) while using, say, act utilitarianism as the basis of moral principles.
• D) while using Kantian ethics as the basis of moral principles.

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Definitions:

Cultural Emphasis

The significance or importance placed on specific cultural elements, values, or practices within a society.

Gardner's Theory

A theory of multiple intelligences proposed by Howard Gardner, suggesting that individuals possess several independent intelligences.

Multiple Intelligences

A theory proposed by Howard Gardner, suggesting that human intelligence is not a single ability but a set of multiple intelligences that include linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic intelligences.

Savant Syndrome

A syndrome in a developmentally disabled person who has some remarkable talent that contrasts with his low level of general intelligence.