Ethical dilemma: Would you lie?

1. What is the main concern of the narrator regarding Carey?

• Carey is too punctual.

• Carey is always late.

• Carey is unreliable.

• Carey doesn't want to meet Emerson.

2. What action does the narrator consider taking to ensure Carey arrives on time?

• Telling Carey the dinner is at 6:00 PM.

• Lying about Emerson's interest.

• Arranging for Emerson to pick up Carey.

• Canceling the dinner reservation.

3. 3. According to Immanuel Kant's absolutist position, lying is:

• Sometimes acceptable.

• Necessary for happiness.

• A moral duty in certain situations.

• Always immoral.

4.Suppose you decide to lie to Carey about the time, and Carey arrives on time. Which of the following outcomes aligns with the utilitarian perspective?

• Carey feels disrespected for being misled.

• Carey discovers the truth and refuses to speak to you.

• Carey and Emerson have a successful date, leading to a happy relationship.

• Carey misses the dinner because of unexpected traffic.

5. What is paternalism as described in the video?

• Respecting others' choices.

• Interfering with someone's choices for their own benefit.

• A philosophical theory about happiness.

• Encouraging honesty in relationships.

6. How might lying to Carey affect Emerson, according to the narrator?

• It would ensure Emerson is happy.

• It would make Emerson dislike Carey.

• It would not affect Emerson at all.

• It would give Emerson a false impression of Carey.

7. What is a potential outcome of lying according to the narrator?

• Guaranteed happiness for everyone.

• Respect for Carey's autonomy.

• A chance for a new relationship.

• Immediate regret.

Which of the following best describes the ethical dilemma in the situation?

• Whether lying to Carey about the dinner time respects Carey's autonomy.

• Whether to prioritize Carey's happiness over Emerson's.

• Whether setting up a date for Carey and Emerson is a good idea.

• Whether Carey will arrive on time if told the actual dinner time.

9. Which of the following best explains the concept of paternalism in the context of the scenario?

• Assuming that Carey cannot manage their own time and lying to them for their benefit.

• Encouraging Carey to improve their punctuality for future dates.

• Informing Emerson about Carey's tendency to arrive late.

• Deciding not to set up the date at all because you think it will fail.

10. How might you argue against the utilitarian approach in this situation?

• Deception, even for a good cause, compromises the integrity of relationships.

• It’s unfair to prioritize one person’s happiness over another’s.

• A single dinner is not significant enough to warrant ethical consideration.

• Carey’s punctuality is a personal issue that shouldn’t be addressed by others.