Catherine Wilson suggests that when philosophers justify consumption of gourmet meals
and fine wines, and the purchase of expensive clothing and theater tickets and crystal
stemware, they
a. may unconsciously be developing an ideology for a wealthy class in a consumer
society.
b. are simply following the basic principles laid down by Plato.
c. are deeply influenced by the values of the Jewish and Christian traditions.
d. are overly influenced by their intuitions, and insufficiently influenced by their reason.
e. have allowed their ethical theories to become too abstract.
a
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What will be an ideal response?
The word "orthodox" literally means
A. eastern side. B. correct belief. C. guided tradition. D. one nature.
In the nineteenth century, Schelling was considered to be the official philosopher of
a. the romantic poets. b. the scientists. c. the logicians. d. the rationalist movement.
Existence is
a. cool b. detached c. concrete d. impersonal