By its very definition, a(n) _____ can­not really be resolved in the sense that a resolution of the problem implies a satisfactory answer to the problem.

a. deontological problem
b. fairness dilemma
c. unscrupulous choice
d. ethical dilemma


d. ethical dilemma

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One objection to capital punishment that van den Haag raises is that it is

inherently discriminatory. On what grounds does van den Haag reject this objection?

a. The maldistribution of any punishment among those who deserve it is irrelevant to its justice or morality. b. Punishments are imposed on individuals—and not on racial groups. c. Equality is morally speaking less important than justice. d. All of the above

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Scottish philosopher David Hume argued that the will is free only when it _______

A. is not constrained by external compulsion B. determines the action that it causes C. does not act as a result of disordered impulses D. is impeded by natural desires

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For the following argument, assign truth values to the letters to show the argument's invalidity (there is only one such assignment).P v Q(Q & R) ? S~P ? ~R/? R ? S

What will be an ideal response?

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Kant's central insight is that the mind partially constructs the world in the very process of coming to know it

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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