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The Role of Causality in Indian Ethics

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the role of causality in Indian ethics. The questions cover various aspects of this topic, including the different theories of causality in Indian philosophy, the relationship between causality and moral responsibility, and the implications of causality for ethical decision-making.
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Which of the following is not a theory of causality in Indian philosophy?

  1. The theory of efficient causality

  2. The theory of material causality

  3. The theory of instrumental causality

  4. The theory of final causality

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The theory of material causality is not a theory of causality in Indian philosophy. The other three theories are all widely accepted in Indian philosophy.

According to the theory of efficient causality, what is the cause of an event?

  1. The event's material cause

  2. The event's formal cause

  3. The event's instrumental cause

  4. The event's final cause

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to the theory of efficient causality, the cause of an event is the event's instrumental cause, which is the agent or instrument that brings about the event.

What is the relationship between causality and moral responsibility?

  1. Causality is a necessary condition for moral responsibility.

  2. Causality is a sufficient condition for moral responsibility.

  3. Causality is neither a necessary nor a sufficient condition for moral responsibility.

  4. Causality is both a necessary and a sufficient condition for moral responsibility.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Causality is a necessary condition for moral responsibility because in order to be morally responsible for an action, one must have caused the action.

What are the implications of causality for ethical decision-making?

  1. Causality can help us to identify the causes of our actions and thus to avoid making harmful choices.

  2. Causality can help us to understand the consequences of our actions and thus to make more informed choices.

  3. Causality can help us to develop a sense of moral responsibility for our actions.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Causality can help us to identify the causes of our actions and thus to avoid making harmful choices. Causality can help us to understand the consequences of our actions and thus to make more informed choices. Causality can help us to develop a sense of moral responsibility for our actions.

Which of the following is an example of an action that is causally determined?

  1. A person choosing to eat a healthy meal.

  2. A person choosing to rob a bank.

  3. A person choosing to donate to charity.

  4. A person choosing to exercise.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A person choosing to rob a bank is an example of an action that is causally determined because the person's choice is caused by a number of factors, such as their upbringing, their economic situation, and their psychological state.

Which of the following is an example of an action that is not causally determined?

  1. A person choosing to eat a healthy meal.

  2. A person choosing to donate to charity.

  3. A person choosing to exercise.

  4. A person choosing to jump out of a window.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A person choosing to jump out of a window is an example of an action that is not causally determined because the person's choice is not caused by any external factors. The person's choice is simply a random act.

What is the difference between a necessary cause and a sufficient cause?

  1. A necessary cause is a cause that is always present when an event occurs, while a sufficient cause is a cause that is sometimes present when an event occurs.

  2. A necessary cause is a cause that is always present when an event occurs, while a sufficient cause is a cause that is always present when an event occurs.

  3. A necessary cause is a cause that is sometimes present when an event occurs, while a sufficient cause is a cause that is always present when an event occurs.

  4. A necessary cause is a cause that is sometimes present when an event occurs, while a sufficient cause is a cause that is sometimes present when an event occurs.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A necessary cause is a cause that is always present when an event occurs. A sufficient cause is a cause that is sometimes present when an event occurs.

What is the difference between a direct cause and an indirect cause?

  1. A direct cause is a cause that is immediately responsible for an event, while an indirect cause is a cause that is remotely responsible for an event.

  2. A direct cause is a cause that is immediately responsible for an event, while an indirect cause is a cause that is always responsible for an event.

  3. A direct cause is a cause that is remotely responsible for an event, while an indirect cause is a cause that is immediately responsible for an event.

  4. A direct cause is a cause that is always responsible for an event, while an indirect cause is a cause that is remotely responsible for an event.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A direct cause is a cause that is immediately responsible for an event. An indirect cause is a cause that is remotely responsible for an event.

What is the difference between a positive cause and a negative cause?

  1. A positive cause is a cause that brings about an event, while a negative cause is a cause that prevents an event from occurring.

  2. A positive cause is a cause that brings about an event, while a negative cause is a cause that always brings about an event.

  3. A positive cause is a cause that prevents an event from occurring, while a negative cause is a cause that brings about an event.

  4. A positive cause is a cause that always brings about an event, while a negative cause is a cause that prevents an event from occurring.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A positive cause is a cause that brings about an event. A negative cause is a cause that prevents an event from occurring.

What is the difference between a causal explanation and a teleological explanation?

  1. A causal explanation explains why an event occurred in terms of its causes, while a teleological explanation explains why an event occurred in terms of its purpose.

  2. A causal explanation explains why an event occurred in terms of its purpose, while a teleological explanation explains why an event occurred in terms of its causes.

  3. A causal explanation explains why an event occurred in terms of its causes and its purpose, while a teleological explanation explains why an event occurred in terms of its causes and its purpose.

  4. A causal explanation explains why an event occurred in terms of its causes and its purpose, while a teleological explanation explains why an event occurred in terms of its purpose and its causes.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A causal explanation explains why an event occurred in terms of its causes. A teleological explanation explains why an event occurred in terms of its purpose.

What is the difference between a deterministic theory of causality and an indeterministic theory of causality?

  1. A deterministic theory of causality states that every event has a cause, while an indeterministic theory of causality states that some events do not have a cause.

  2. A deterministic theory of causality states that every event has a cause, while an indeterministic theory of causality states that every event has a cause.

  3. A deterministic theory of causality states that some events do not have a cause, while an indeterministic theory of causality states that every event has a cause.

  4. A deterministic theory of causality states that some events do not have a cause, while an indeterministic theory of causality states that some events do not have a cause.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A deterministic theory of causality states that every event has a cause. An indeterministic theory of causality states that some events do not have a cause.

What are the implications of determinism for moral responsibility?

  1. Determinism implies that we are not morally responsible for our actions.

  2. Determinism implies that we are morally responsible for our actions.

  3. Determinism has no implications for moral responsibility.

  4. Determinism implies that we are sometimes morally responsible for our actions and sometimes not.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Determinism implies that we are not morally responsible for our actions because our actions are caused by factors beyond our control.

What are the implications of indeterminism for moral responsibility?

  1. Indeterminism implies that we are morally responsible for our actions.

  2. Indeterminism implies that we are not morally responsible for our actions.

  3. Indeterminism has no implications for moral responsibility.

  4. Indeterminism implies that we are sometimes morally responsible for our actions and sometimes not.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indeterminism implies that we are morally responsible for our actions because our actions are not caused by factors beyond our control.

What is the relationship between freedom and moral responsibility?

  1. Freedom is a necessary condition for moral responsibility.

  2. Freedom is a sufficient condition for moral responsibility.

  3. Freedom is neither a necessary nor a sufficient condition for moral responsibility.

  4. Freedom is both a necessary and a sufficient condition for moral responsibility.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Freedom is a necessary condition for moral responsibility because in order to be morally responsible for an action, one must have the freedom to choose otherwise.

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