The Greek term arete, translated as "virtue", means

a. moral and sexual purity.
b. being excellent in fulfilling one’s purpose.
c. obeying the gods’ commands
d. living according to society’s standards.


b

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The word "philosophy" comes from two Greek roots that mean ________

A. "critical thinking" B. "love" and "wisdom" C. "passion" and "commitment" D. "dialectical certainty"

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According to Singer, having this capacity is crucial for having interests—in

particular, for having the interest not to be killed.

a. Reason b. Moral agency c. Subjective experience d. All of the above

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Anaximander explains change by saying

a. it is an illusion. b. all things are full of gods. c. qualities spin out of the whirling reservoir and return to it. d. it results from the forces of love and hate.

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