Implicit in capitalism is the view that human beings aim to maximize their economic self-interest
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Answer: True
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A. Enkidu B. Humbaba C. Ishtar D. Utnapishtim
Which of the following terms is NOT listed in your text among those ?typically associated with a male ethical perspective?
A) ?Compassion B) ?Impartiality C) ?Solidarity D) ?Feeling
'Anecdotal arguments are best because people remember them best.'
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
One distinctive aspect of the consequentialist view favored by Railton is that it
a. can resolve moral issues through strict and precise quantification. b. counts pleasure as the only good, and all pleasures as equal. c. places greater emphasis on reducing suffering than on maximizing pleasure. d. counts a variety of goods as intrinsically valuable. e. incorporates social contract ethics.