Study Questions

  1. Arpaly gives several examples of actions that while morally right, lack positive moral worth. Can you think of any other examples? Explain your choices.
  2. According to Arpaly, it is possible to conceive of Huckleberry Finn either as a bad boy who accidentally does something good in helping Jim escape or a good boy with imperfect moral knowledge. Which alternative do you find more compelling and why?
  3. Is it important to consider the moral worth of an action over and above its moral desirability in your view? Why or why not?
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