Ethics of Lying and Paternalism

What is Carrie's consistent habit that creates the ethical dilemma?

• She is always early.

• She is always late.

• She often cancels plans.

• She is very punctual.

What is the central ethical dilemma presented at the beginning of the video?

• Whether to tell a friend about a bad date.

• Whether to lie about dinner time to ensure punctuality.

• Whether to cancel a dinner reservation.

• Whether to introduce two friends who are very different.

What is a potential positive outcome of lying about the dinner time in this scenario?

• It would make Carrie realize her punctuality issues.

• It would ensure Carrie arrives on time, allowing the relationship to start well.

• It would prevent Emerson from finding out about Carrie's lateness.

• It would make the restaurant staff happy.

According to the absolutist position on lying, associated with Immanuel Kant, when is lying considered immoral?

• Only when it causes significant harm.

• Only when it leads to unhappiness.

• Always, regardless of the circumstances.

• Only when the lie is discovered.

What scenario is used to illustrate a potential problem with the absolutist view on lying?

• Lying to a child about Santa Claus.

• Lying to a friend about their appearance.

• Lying to a murderer about a friend's whereabouts.

• Lying to avoid a small inconvenience.

How does utilitarian philosophy, associated with John Stuart Mill, view the morality of lying?

• Lying is always wrong.

• Lying is wrong only if it leads to less overall happiness.

• Lying is acceptable if it benefits only one person.

• Lying is a moral duty in all situations.

What ethical concept describes interfering with another person's choices for their own benefit, as exemplified by lying to Carrie about the dinner time?

• Altruism

• Egoism

• Paternalism

• Fatalism

Lying to Carrie about the dinner time could be seen as disrespectful because it takes away her opportunity to do what?

• Avoid the dinner entirely.

• Blame Emerson for her lateness.

• Handle the situation based on her own beliefs and values.

• Learn a lesson about punctuality.