June 2007 PrepTest, Section 2, Question 7
By Brandon Beaver | Published October 29, 2024
Type: Parallel Principle
Difficulty:
Explanations
Okay, so three requirements: (1) base it on solely abstract principles; (2) don’t include calculated self-interest; and (3) don’t do something just to adhere to societal norms/conventions.
A
No. This seems like it’s out of self-interest (the desire not to look stingy).
B
Nah. This is definitely out of self-interest.
C
No. Donna didn’t report out of self-interest.
D
Yup, perfect. There’s no self-interest or desire to adhere to norms here. And, Jadine used an abstract principle: Protecting the environment > Securing monetary profit.
E
Nope, she was pressured into it—she was conforming to societal norms.
Passage
Ethicist: The most advanced kind of moral motivation is bas
Question 7
The actions of which one of the following individuals exhibi