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Which of the following is NOT one of the fundamental moral beliefs that consequentialism violates? A) The separateness of persons B) Respect for persons C) The distinction between guilt and innocence D) The right to pursue happiness. In Primoratz's discussion of Held's argument, what is the "responsibility-sensitive" interpretation to which he refers? A) Those whose rights are frequently respected are considered responsible for the consistent violation of another group's rights. B) Those in power should be sensitive to the needs of those who are not. C) Those who determine guilt must consider subtle arguments to determine who is truly responsible. D) Those who are responsible still deserve to be treated like humans when they are punished.

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Question 2
The correct answer is D

Consequentialists essentially believe that any and/or all actions are considered moral if the final outcome is one which is inherently believed to be moral.
Options A, B, and C are not considered a criterion of morality, and hence can be violated and justified as a means to pursuing happiness. A Consequentialist will at any time want the consequence of happiness.
Since a consequentialist only considers the consequence/s, the separateness of persons, respect for persons and distinction between guilt and innocence can be overlooked in an attempt to pursue and ultimately achieve happiness.

Question 3

The correct answer is A

Virginia Held (2008), theorised that terrorism can some what be morally justified if it is initiated to bring about respect for rights of persons whose rights are otherwise violated. Held, a consequentialist viewed terrorism as justified when it is the only way to maximise the respect for human rights and/or to minimise its violations. Terrorism in this respect is viewed as being pursued to bring about equal rights for all and not a few. She argued that justice should be equally distributed.

In Primoratz's book, 'Terrorism: A Philosophical Investigation', he stated an argument from Rekha Nath, a political philosopher who interpreted Held's view on terrorism in two different ways.

1. Responsibility-Sensitive Interpretation: when the basic human rights of a group/s are respected, while the same rights of another group/s are violated, the group/s whose rights are respected are seen as responsible for the imbalanced and unjust state of affairs.

2. Responsibility -Insensitive Interpretation: The group/s who have their rights respected are not seen as responsible for the violation or disrespect of the other group/s 'rights.

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