Which of the following most clearly illustrates the meaning of burden?

Tim carried a great weight of sorrow.

Which excerpt from “The Moral Logic of Survivor Guilt” best supports the answer to the previous question?

Part of the reasonableness of survivor guilt...matters morally.

Which of the following is the best definition of culpability?

blameworthiness; guilt or blame that is deserved

Which statement best summarizes the central idea of “The Moral Logic of Survivor Guilt”?

Survivor guilt is an appropriate reflection of our ethical nature.

In “The Moral Logic of Survivor Guilt,” which types of evidence does the author use to support her reasoning?

the ideas of famous philosophers

According to “The Moral Logic of Survivor Guilt,” which of the following is the best definition of survivor guilt?

feeling bad about living through a disaster or war when others did not

Which of the following does Sherman offer as evidence for the idea that soldiers experience intense bonds of loyalty?

Service members, ...,..“my soldiers,” “my Marines,” “my sailors.”

CaptainBonenberger felt responsible after Pulaski died when Bonenberger was not there to help.Which idea does it support

Survivors take responsibility even when they cannot be held responsible.

In “The Moral Logic of Survivor Guilt,” which of the following may be an important cause of survivor guilt?

soldiers’ strong feelings of attachment to each other

According to the author of “The Moral Logic of Survivor Guilt,” which idea best helps explain survivor guilt?

Moral character is expressed in feelings, not just actions.

According to “The Moral Logic of Survivor Guilt,” which of the following is a positive aspect of guilt?

Subjective guilt lets people see even chaotic events in moral terms.

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1
Which of the following most clearly illustrates the meaning of burden?
Tim carried a great weight of sorrow.
Alexa knew a good deal about ethics.
Malik knew how to play a sad song.
Kimbra comforted the soldier’s mother.
2
Which excerpt from “The Moral Logic of Survivor Guilt” best supports the answer to the previous question?
Part of the reasonableness of survivor guilt...matters morally.
standing here rather than there can save your life but cost a buddy his.
Objective or rational guilt ...., or could haveprevented harm and did not.
But as Bonenberger’s remarks make clear.. with that sense of responsibility
3
Which of the following is the best definition of culpability?
innocence; freedom from guilt.
understanding; ability to identify with the feelings or thoughts of others
obligation; something that is carried with difficulty
blameworthiness; guilt or blame that is deserved
4
Which statement best summarizes the central idea of “The Moral Logic of Survivor Guilt”?
Survivor guilt is an irrational reaction to events beyond our control.
Survivor guilt is an appropriate reflection of our ethical nature.
Survivors often feel guilty about what they have done wrong.
Survivors often feel guilty about those who did not survive.
5
In “The Moral Logic of Survivor Guilt,” which types of evidence does the author use to support her reasoning?
quotes from military psychologists
scientific studies of survivors
articles written about returning veterans
the ideas of famous philosophers
6
According to “The Moral Logic of Survivor Guilt,” which of the following is the best definition of survivor guilt?
feeling that others blame one for a crime committed by a friend
feeling bad about living through a disaster or war when others did not
feeling regret for a comrade’s death, knowing one has done nothing wrong
feeling responsible for a crime one committed when one had no choice
7
Which of the following does Sherman offer as evidence for the idea that soldiers experience intense bonds of loyalty?
Prior had become ..... “It was way of dealing with the grief,” said Prior.
we take responsibility ..... what we can reasonably be held responsible
Service members, ...,..“my soldiers,” “my Marines,” “my sailors.”
standing here rather than there can save your life but cost a buddy his.
8
In “The Moral Logic of Survivor Guilt,” which two kinds of guilt does the author contrast?
subjective and irrational guilt
rational and survivor guilt
rational and objective guilt
subjective and objective guilt
9
CaptainBonenberger felt responsible after Pulaski died when Bonenberger was not there to help.Which idea does it support
Soldiers feel guilty over the mistakes that they make during war.
Survivors feel they must make moral repair by contacting a comrade’s family
Survivors take responsibility even when they cannot be held responsible.
Soldiers are bound together by ties of love, loyalty and common experiences
10
In “The Moral Logic of Survivor Guilt,” which of the following may be an important cause of survivor guilt?
soldiers’ efforts to contact the family of a comrade
soldiers’ strong feelings of regret for accidents
soldiers’ strong feelings of attachment to each other
soldiers’ duties to self, including self-forgiveness
11
According to the author of “The Moral Logic of Survivor Guilt,” which idea best helps explain survivor guilt?
Moral character is expressed in feelings, not just actions.
It is wrong to feel regret for the bad outcome of an accident.
Acting morally means doing good, not just avoiding wrong.
It is possible to make up for a crime, healing the past.
12
According to “The Moral Logic of Survivor Guilt,” which of the following is a positive aspect of guilt?
Subjective guilt is the best way of coping with “imperfect duties.”
Subjective guilt is better than agent-regret, or sorrow about an accident.
Subjective guilt can heal if one talks with others who also feel it.
Subjective guilt lets people see even chaotic events in moral terms.
13
If a captain’s conscience bothers her after a sailor’s death, what is she most clearly feeling?
fear
anger
grief
guilt

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