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Navigating the Labyrinth of Deontic Modalities: Understanding Obligation, Permission, and Prohibition

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Which of the following statements expresses an obligation?

  1. You should go to the doctor.

  2. You are allowed to drive.

  3. You must not steal.

  4. You can eat ice cream.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The statement 'You should go to the doctor' expresses an obligation, indicating that there is a moral or ethical duty to do so.

What is the deontic modality that grants permission or allows an action?

  1. Obligation

  2. Prohibition

  3. Permission

  4. Necessity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Permission is the deontic modality that grants permission or allows an action to be performed.

Which of these statements expresses a prohibition?

  1. You must study for the exam.

  2. You can go to the park.

  3. You are not allowed to smoke in public.

  4. You should help your neighbor.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The statement 'You are not allowed to smoke in public' expresses a prohibition, indicating that smoking in public is forbidden.

What is the deontic modality that indicates an action is morally or ethically required?

  1. Permission

  2. Obligation

  3. Prohibition

  4. Possibility


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Obligation is the deontic modality that indicates an action is morally or ethically required.

In deontic logic, what is the relationship between obligation and permission?

  1. Obligation implies permission.

  2. Permission implies obligation.

  3. Obligation and permission are independent.

  4. Obligation and permission are contradictory.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In deontic logic, obligation and permission are independent modalities. An action can be obligatory without being permitted, and vice versa.

Which of the following statements is an example of a conditional obligation?

  1. You must go to school.

  2. You can play video games.

  3. If you break the law, you must face the consequences.

  4. You should be kind to others.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A conditional obligation is an obligation that is triggered by a specific condition. In this case, the obligation to face the consequences is triggered by the condition of breaking the law.

What is the deontic modality that indicates an action is morally or ethically forbidden?

  1. Permission

  2. Obligation

  3. Prohibition

  4. Possibility


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Prohibition is the deontic modality that indicates an action is morally or ethically forbidden.

In deontic logic, what is the relationship between permission and prohibition?

  1. Permission implies prohibition.

  2. Prohibition implies permission.

  3. Permission and prohibition are independent.

  4. Permission and prohibition are contradictory.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In deontic logic, permission and prohibition are contradictory modalities. An action cannot be both permitted and prohibited at the same time.

Which of the following statements is an example of a strict obligation?

  1. You should try your best in the exam.

  2. You must not steal.

  3. You can go to the movies.

  4. You are allowed to eat chocolate.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A strict obligation is an obligation that is unconditional and does not depend on any other factors. In this case, the obligation not to steal is a strict obligation.

What is the deontic modality that indicates an action is morally or ethically permissible?

  1. Permission

  2. Obligation

  3. Prohibition

  4. Possibility


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Permission is the deontic modality that indicates an action is morally or ethically permissible.

In deontic logic, what is the relationship between obligation and possibility?

  1. Obligation implies possibility.

  2. Possibility implies obligation.

  3. Obligation and possibility are independent.

  4. Obligation and possibility are contradictory.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In deontic logic, obligation implies possibility. If an action is obligatory, then it must be possible to perform it.

Which of the following statements is an example of a prima facie obligation?

  1. You must keep your promises.

  2. You can go to the park.

  3. You should help those in need.

  4. You are allowed to drive.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A prima facie obligation is an obligation that holds all things being equal. In this case, the obligation to help those in need is a prima facie obligation.

What is the deontic modality that indicates an action is morally or ethically possible?

  1. Permission

  2. Obligation

  3. Prohibition

  4. Possibility


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Possibility is the deontic modality that indicates an action is morally or ethically possible.

In deontic logic, what is the relationship between prohibition and possibility?

  1. Prohibition implies possibility.

  2. Possibility implies prohibition.

  3. Prohibition and possibility are independent.

  4. Prohibition and possibility are contradictory.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In deontic logic, prohibition and possibility are contradictory modalities. An action cannot be both prohibited and possible at the same time.

Which of the following statements is an example of a hypothetical obligation?

  1. You must go to school.

  2. You can play video games.

  3. If you want to be a doctor, you must study medicine.

  4. You should be kind to others.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A hypothetical obligation is an obligation that is triggered by a specific desire or goal. In this case, the obligation to study medicine is triggered by the desire to become a doctor.

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