Survivor's Guilt

According to "Moral Logic...," which of the following is the best definition of survivor guilt? 

• feeling bad about living through a disaster or war when others did not
• feeling responsible for a crime one committed
• felling others blame for a crime committed by a friend
• feeling regret for a comrade's death

In "Moral Logic..." which two kinds of guilt does the author contrast?

• rational and objective
• subjective and irrational guilt
• subjective and objective
• rational and survivor 

Which idea best helps explain survivor guilt?

• Acting morally means doing good, not just avoiding wrong.
• Moral character is expressed in feelings, not just actions. 
• It is possible to make up for a crime, healing the past. 
• It is wrong to feel regret for the bad outcome of an accident. 

Which of the following may be an important cause of survivor guilt? 

• soldier's feelings of attachment to each other
• soldiers' strong feelings of regret for accidents
• soldiers efforts to contact the family of a comrade
• soldiers' duties to self

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

• Tim carried a great weight of sorrow. 
• Kimbra comforted the soldier's mother. 
• Alexa knew a good deal about eithics. 
• Malik knew how to play a sad song. 

Which of the following is the best definition of culpability? 

• innocence; freedom from guilt
• obligation; something that is carried with difficulty
• blameworthiness; guilt or blame that is deserved
• understanding; ability to identify with the feelings or thoughts of others

Which type of evidence does the author use to support her reasoning? 

• the ideas of famous philosophers
• quotes from military 
• scientific studies of survivors
• articles written about veterans

Though Aristotle doesn't himself talk about guilt, it is the emotion that best expresses that conflict- the desire or obligation to help frustrated by the inability, through no fault of one's own, to do so.  To not feel the guilt is to be numb to those pulls. 

• Survivor guilt expresses a deep frustration about ethics. 
• Survivor guilt occurs when we cannot fulfill the desire to do good. 

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. 
• Survivors often feel guilty about what they have done wrong. 
• Survivors often feel guilty about those who did not survive. 
• Survivor guilt is an appropriate reflection of our ethical nature. 

Sherman reports that Captain Bonenberger felt responsible after Specialist Pulaski died back home when Bonenberger was not there to help.  Which general idea does this specific detail 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 responsibiblity even when they cannot be held responsible. 
• Soldiers are bound together by ties of love, loyalty, and common experiences.