Assume Liu Is Right That Preferences Are Not Always Free

question 653

Multiple Choice

Assume Liu is right that preferences are not always free from moral evaluation. Which of the following could you infer from that claim?

• A) The domain of moral appraisal should not be restricted solely to voluntary policies or choices that are under people's control.
• B) Aesthetic preferences such as preferences about which artworks are beautiful should always be constrained by moral norms.
• C) Preferences should be voluntarily and freely chosen and not forced on people through forms of social conditioning.
• D) Preferences that are looksisms should be rejected from moral discourse because we should evaluate people on their character and merit, not their appearances.

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Definitions:

Less Sympathy

A decrease in feelings of pity or sorrow for the distress of others, potentially leading to a diminished response to their needs.

Violent Movies

Films that contain scenes of physical aggression, harm, or violence intended to cause an emotional impact on the viewer.

Violent Crimes

Offenses that involve force or threat of force, including murder, rape, and assault.

Observational Learning

A learning process that occurs through watching the behaviors of others and then imitating, or modeling, those behaviors.