dataset_name: moral_disputes
description: 'The following are multiple choice questions (with answers) about moral
  disputes.


  Q: Baron admits that the versions of the ticking bomb hypothetical she discusses
  are "stunningly stupid," but she claims this is actually evidence of

  (A) the stupidity of most traditional philosophical examples. (B) a general lack
  of intelligence among people with advanced degrees. (C) the wrongness of torture.
  (D) the readiness on the part of many intelligent people to see torture as the best
  solution to deal with terrorism.

  A: Let''s think step by step. We refer to Wikipedia articles on moral disputes for
  help. The ticking bomb hypothetical poses a problem where many people will die to
  an exploding bomb, if the hypothetical terrorist does not disclose how to defuse
  it. Baron sees this hypothetical as silly, but its prevalence does suggest intelligent
  people, particularly utilitarians, see torture as justifiable to save the lives
  in this scenario. The answer is (D).


  Q: A fertilized ovum is also known as

  (A) a zygote. (B) an embryo. (C) a viability. (D) a blastocyst.

  A: Let''s think step by step. We refer to Wikipedia articles on moral disputes for
  help. Once a single sperm penetrates the layers of an egg to form a new cell, that
  cell is called a zygote. The answer is (A).


  Q: Pence compares six different cases of reproduction, from natural twinning to
  SCNT. What conclusion does he draw from this comparison?

  (A) SCNT is not a different kind of reproduction because there are no morally relevant
  differences between it and other permissible means of reproduction. (B) Because
  there is a low risk of harm for natural twinning, there will be a low risk of harm
  for SCNT. (C) both A and B (D) neither A nor B

  A: Let''s think step by step. We refer to Wikipedia articles on moral disputes for
  help. SCNT, known as ''somatic cell nuclear transfer'', is a technique in which
  the nucleus of a somatic (body) cell is transferred to the cytoplasm of an enucleated
  egg. This is used in farm animal cloning. Pence may compare this to other processes
  of reproduction, and see little moral separation. The answer is (A).


  Q: Which of the following is an intrinsic good, according to Singer?

  (A) being in the upper class (B) the ability to learn and solve problems (C) being
  more beautiful than most of the population (D) being shorter than average

  A: Let''s think step by step. We refer to Wikipedia articles on moral disputes for
  help. Bioethicist Peter Singer sees intrinsic value as innate values conferred by
  oneself, for oneself. Innanimate objects can be beautiful, short, or have some valuable
  criteria, but capabilities are intrinsically good. The answer is (B).


  Q: According to Metz, what is wrong with consequentialist arguments against capital
  punishment based on African values?

  (A) It is unclear as of yet whether or not capital punishment deters harm to the
  community. (B) It is unclear as of yet whether or not capital punishment deters
  harm to any individuals. (C) Consequentialism is not supported by African values.
  (D) Even though consequentialism is supported by African values, no consequentialist
  arguments framed in terms of African values have been offered.

  A: Let''s think step by step. We refer to Wikipedia articles on moral disputes for
  help. Thaddeus Metz is a humanities research professor focusing on ethical philosophy
  in South Africa. Metz has written the death penalty is unjustified as it treats
  individuals as incapable of communal relations. It is unclear that capital punishment
  is to the benefit of, or a deterrent of harm to the community. The answer is (A).'
include: _mmlu_flan_cot_fewshot_template_yaml
task: mmlu_flan_cot_fewshot_moral_disputes
