No You Kant [Module 5]
Jake Sully refused to kill Na'vi but in turn fought human mech pilots to save the natives of pandora. The perception of this act is morally right because of Jake's _______
What is Good Intention?
the Na'vi believe the planet is alive, and complete rituals based in preserving their connection to the living world. These practices are an example of
What is Religion/Spirituality?
Jake Sully, in his avatar, experiences life differently and thus changes his morals according to his new physical form. This change in perspective leading to a change in morality is an example of what?
What is Subjectivism?
Neytiri, knowing Jake is not naturally Na'vi, gives him a chance to participate in Na'vi social life. In this example she applies the ______
What is the Veil of Ignorance?
The humans aboard the mining tractors attempted to stop when Na'vi were in the way of the vehicle, but when their corporal told them to keep going the driver followed orders because it was their ______ regardless of the actions immorality.
What is Duty/Obligation?
The Na'vi commune with trees on Pandora to connect their consciousness to their ancestors. This communication often gives them direction and advice in their present situations, an example of the theory of
What is Divine Command?
What is an Individualist/Individualism?
Jake Sully knows for a ____ that Na'vi and Humans are different but has the _____ of equality, and believes that regardless of their differences they can live in harmony
What is Fact and Value?
Jake Sully refused to partake in the deforestation of spiritually significant trees because of their significance to the Na'vi. He understood their symbolic significance to them thus wanted to protect them, this was an act of _______
What is Principle?
When the spiritually guided wood sprites surround Jake Sully and embrace him as a true Na'vi, this is an example of
What is Divine Command?
The morality of the Na'vi and Human invaders was different based on many relative factors causing many internal conflicts within the human Avatar Pilots that would change perceptions of reality. This is an example of what two principles
What is Relativity and Subjectivity?
The Trees on Pandora hold spiritual significance, thus are worshipped and protected by the natives. They are taught to respect their ancestors through caring for the land. This series of actions that promote communal respect functions as a
What is a Social Contract?
When Neytiri's dad passes away, the Na'vi believe his knowledge is stored in the the planets memory systems in nature. their version of this afterlife is an example of
What is the Kingdom of Ends/Heaven?
In times of great suffering, both the Na'vi and prisoners in man's search for meaning describe what thought helping them through hard times.
Hint; "In spite of all the enforced physical and mental primitiveness of the life in a concentration camp, it was possible for _____ life to deepen" (Frankl, pp 55).
What is Spirituality/Religious?
In the conflicts between two sides, oppressor against the oppressed, in Frankl's novel and in Avatar, both sides are absolutely convinced of their morality being right. What theory explains this phenomenon?
What is Subjectivism?
Although faced with extreme difficulty in their homeland, the Na'vi maintained community strength by continuing their rituals. Similar to this in the Meditations, Aurelius advocates for community in times of struggling "that his thoughts turn not away from anything which belongs to an intelligent animal and a member of a civil community" (Aurelius, 3:7)
This is an emphasis on the _____ of community
What is Value?