Lesson 6: Reason, Will, Moral Theories, Mental Frames

Question 1

• The want for an action to happen

Answer 1

Will

Question 2

• To have and use one’s rational principle
• The justification as to why we do things

Answer 2

Reason

Question 3

Knowing VS Executing a Moral Decision

Answer 3

KNOWING

• The knowledge and ability to distinguish good from bad, being aware of the right action to take.

EXECUTING

• Following through with you decision, therefore executing a good moral action.

Question 4

When one is placed in a situation and confronted by the choice of what act to perform, they are called to make a _____

Answer 4

Moral Decision

Question 5

• A systematic attempt to establish the validity of maintaining certain moral principles.
• Framework of interconnected ideas
• Structure through which we can evaluate our reasons for valuing certain decisions or judgments

Answer 5

Moral Theories

Question 6

• Frames through which we view the world
• Positions one’s thoughts in a way to convince them of the value of difficult situations

Answer 6

Mental Frames

Question 7

Types of Mental Frames:

Answer 7

Positive Frame
Elicits positive feelings and thoughts

Negative Frame
Elicits negative feelings and thoughts

Question 8

Importance of Moral Theories and Mental Frames:

Answer 8

Moral theories are necessary to critically evaluate existing social practices and attitudes—to reveal through argument what is wrong with them and to show how and why they need to be changed.

Mental frames are essential to see yourself or positively program your thoughts to convince yourself to make good decisions in difficult or complex situations.

Question 9

Role of Mental Frames in Moral Experiences:

Answer 9

• Mental Frames helps humans think and see things in a positive way, especially when it comes to situations requiring solutions.
• Without mental frames, the way humans solve problems will always be done in a negative way, resulting to disastrous consequences.

Question 10

• Considered a dominant mental frame because it is present in all people in society
• All members of the community are bounded together by the pursuit of common goals and values.
• This focus ensures that the social policies, social systems, institutions, and environments on which we depend are beneficial to all

Answer 10

Common Good Approach