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Our desire to do the right thing is based simply on
{ 1 } - punishment and reward.
{ 2 } - the inner pain that we get from violating our duty.
{ 3 } - our desire to do God's will.
{ 4 } - our love for our fellow human beings.
{ 5 } - it could be based on any or all of the above.
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Our desire to do the right thing is based simply on
{ 1 } - punishment and reward.
{ 2 } - the inner pain that we get from violating our duty.
{ 3 } - our desire to do God's will.
{ 4 } - our love for our fellow human beings.
{ 5 } - it could be based on any or all of the above.
We can be motivated by punishment and reward, either from our fellow human beings or from God.
But we could also have other motives.
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2 is wrong. Please try again.
Our desire to do the right thing is based simply on
{ 1 } - punishment and reward.
{ 2 } - the inner pain that we get from violating our duty.
{ 3 } - our desire to do God's will.
{ 4 } - our love for our fellow human beings.
{ 5 } - it could be based on any or all of the above.
This is the essence of conscience. It can be mixed with other motives (like fear, social approval, sympathy, religious feelings, and self-esteem).
But we could also have other motives.
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3 is wrong. Please try again.
Our desire to do the right thing is based simply on
{ 1 } - punishment and reward.
{ 2 } - the inner pain that we get from violating our duty.
{ 3 } - our desire to do God's will.
{ 4 } - our love for our fellow human beings.
{ 5 } - it could be based on any or all of the above.
This can motivate us.
But we could also have other motives.
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Our desire to do the right thing is based simply on
{ 1 } - punishment and reward.
{ 2 } - the inner pain that we get from violating our duty.
{ 3 } - our desire to do God's will.
{ 4 } - our love for our fellow human beings.
{ 5 } - it could be based on any or all of the above.
This can motivate us.
But we could also have other motives.
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5 is correct!
Our desire to do the right thing is based simply on
{ 1 } - punishment and reward.
{ 2 } - the inner pain that we get from violating our duty.
{ 3 } - our desire to do God's will.
{ 4 } - our love for our fellow human beings.
{ 5 } - it could be based on any or all of the above.
All of these can motivate us to follow utilitarianism (or other ethical theories).
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