The US Bill of Rights claims “we hold these rights to be self-evident, that all men are
created equal….etc.” The justification of self-evidence is
a. the strongest philosophical defense of the theory of rights
b. an obvious but usually unhelpful category in settling disputes
c. a justification recognized universally
d. a justification that ensures only some rights
b. an obvious but usually unhelpful category in settling disputes
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Consider the following argument:
1. If, on balance, speech codes do more harm than good, they should be eliminated. 2. Speech codes do harm by impeding the search for knowledge, undermining democracy, banning the expression of unpopular ideas and views, and hampering free and open dialogue. 3. Speech codes may do good by preventing some harm to vulnerable groups, but the good does not outweigh the harm the codes cause. 4. Therefore, speech codes should be eliminated. Which of the statements above would be accepted by both supporters and opponents of speech codes? Statement 4 Statement 1 Statement 3 Statement 2
All existentialists are atheistic
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Aquinas received a master's degree from the University of Paris
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
As a lexical definition, the definition "'Opera' means a form of entertainment involving nonsensical plots, ridiculous costumes, and singers who shriek at the top of their lungs to an audience falling asleep" may be criticized as:
A) Being vague. B) Being negative. C) Being ambiguous. D) Being figurative. E) Being affective.