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These tests just annoy the crap out of me. I put up with the first few questions because I wanted to see if they would do something novel. But no, they had al
by dstorrs 17y ago
These tests just annoy the crap out of me. I put up with the first few questions because I wanted to see if they would do something novel. But no, they had all the standard problems of morality tests:
1) False dichotomy. (There are exactly two actions you can take, no more.)
2) Unrealistic foreknowledge. (These are exactly what the results of these actions will be.)
3) Unrealistic scenarios. (How many of us are ever going to be standing with our foot stuck in the tracks of the sideline right near the switch when five other people are...blah blah blah.)
This kind of test is exactly what gives philosophers a bad reputation. They are studying important issues; could they /please/ take the time to build a test that respects the intelligence of the testee?