Comprehension
What is the definition of survivor guilt?
Feeling bad about living through a disaster or war when others did not
What is a burden?
Something that is carried with difficulty or obligation
TRUE or FALSE:
Survivor guilt occurs when we cannot fulfill the desire to do good
TRUE
What is the central idea of "The Moral Logic of Survivor Guilt?"
Survivor guilt is an appropriate reflection of our ethical nature
What is the definition of sympathetic?
feeling concern for the feelings of others
What kinds of guilt does the author contrast?
Objective (you did something wrong) and subjective (like survivor guilt)
What is the definition of culpability?
guilt or blame that is deserved; blame worthiness
TRUE or FALSE:
Guilt demonstrates the ethical quality of leadership in a way that regret cannot
TRUE
What is the topic of "The Moral Logic of Survivor Guilt?"
Survivors of traumatic events, especially soldiers, may suffer from survivor guilt
What is the meaning of the Greek root -path-?
feeling
What is a cause of survivor guilt in soldiers?
What is the definition of conscience?
inner sense of what is morally right or wrong in one's actions
What is a positive aspect of survivor guilt?
It allows people to see chaotic events in moral terms.
What three types of evidence does the author use to support her reasoning?
1. Her own Ideas
2. Ideas from famous philosophers
3. Real life examples of survivor guilt
Tell me where the colon belongs:
The soldier used this phrase to describe his feeling, "the bite of conscience."
The soldier used this phrase to describe his feeling: "the bite of conscience."
What happened to Private Mayek and why did Captain Prior feel responsible?
A gun misfired and killed Private Mayek. Captain Prior feels responsible for the orders he gave "allowing" it to happen
What is the definition of empathetic?
characterized by empathy, the ability to identify with the feelings or thoughts of others
Why do people consider survivor guilt to be irrational?
Because that person is not actually responsible for the victims injuries/deaths
What example does Sherman give as evidence for the idea that soldiers experience intense bonds of unity?
Higher ranking service members often talk about unit members as "my soldiers," "my marines," "my sailors."
Tell me where the dash belongs.
The doctor worked hard despite the raging battle to save the wounded.
The doctor worked hard - despite the raging battle - to save the wounded.
Which idea best helps explain survivor guilt?
Acting morally means doing good, not just avoiding wrong
OR
Moral character is expressed in feelings, not just actions
Moral character is expressed in feelings, not just actions
What is the definition of remorse?
deep sense of regret for having done wrong
How does Sherman respond to the idea that survivor guilt is irrational?
She disagrees, tells us that survivor guilt is based in moral logic
What idea is supported by the fact that Captain Bonenberger felt responsible for the death of a soldier he wasn't able to help?
Survivors take on responsibility even when they cannot be responsible
In which sentence is the semicolon used correctly?
The captain looked out for his soldiers; in turn, they looked out for him.
The soldiers bonded for two reasons; similar music tastes and shared experiences.
The captain looked out for his soldiers; in turn, they looked out for him.