HYPOTHETICAL QUESTIONS
by Antonio C. Antonio
August 20, 2014
What are “hypothetical questions”? These are questions based on certain proven
and assumed facts formulated to arrive at generalized results or answers that
are applicable in generic situations where there is an absence of dependable
data.
The following is a hypothetical (meaning: a proposed
situation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further
study, investigation and discussion) story.
“You belong to a graduating batch of college seniors. The final examinations have been given to
your batch earlier than the lower batches of undergraduates so your graduating
class could have time to practice for the graduation rites. In one of these practice sessions, a faculty
aide approached you with a note from your science professor requesting you to
see him; and you dutifully obey. At your
professor’s room, he informs you of the following: (a) That he has just
finished computing your grades; (b) That you got the highest grade in your graduating
class; (c) That based on the computed grades, one-third of your class will fail
and, therefore, not graduate; (d) That the only way most of these failing
students (your friends and peers) could pass and graduate is if he adjusted and
added points to their grades; (e) That he could no longer add to your grade
since you’ve already been given the highest one; and, (f) That, for
humanitarian reasons, he will indeed adjust your classmates’ grades if you
would not interpose any objection.”
If you were in this position, what would you tell your
professor? Would you stick to your
ethical standards and say “I do not agree, this is wrong” and let some of your
friends and classmates down? Or say “I
agree” and be a part of a sham (meaning: bogus; falsely present something as
the truth; and, a thing that is not what it is purported to be)? How will your story end?… these are just
hypothetical questions.
Just my little thoughts…
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