week 12

Question 1

According to Michael S. Moore, what is a key requirement for moral and legal responsibility?

Answer 1

A causal link between actions and outcomes.

Question 2

What does Federico Faroldi argue in contrast to Moore’s position?

Answer 2

That moral responsibility can exist even without direct causation.

Question 3

What does Richard Holton suggest about the “strength of will”?

Answer 3

It involves the ability to remember and stick to a resolution.

Question 4

According to Velleman, how is moral responsibility best understood?

Answer 4

As an outcome of acts that are endorsed through self-reflection.

Question 5

What is the challenge posed by the concept of “overdetermination” in assigning responsibility?

Answer 5

It involves multiple causes contributing to an outcome, complicating responsibility.

Question 6

What question does the problem of “moral luck” raise?

Answer 6

Whether outcomes beyond our control should influence our moral responsibility.