Which of the following two philosophers had the greatest influence on Bentham's formulation of his utilitarian theory?

A. John Stuart Mill and Lawrence Kohlberg
B. Ayn Rand and Thomas Hobbes
C. David Hume and Epicurus
D. Mo Tzu and Peter Singer


Answer: C

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The traditional rules of conduct in war are termed the

A) lo B) li C) dao D) do

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human freedom. Self-destructive behavior may be regarded as sinful and penalized by means of informal sanctions. But it should not be regarded as a crime or (mental) disease, justifying or warranting the use of the police powers of the state for its control. Therefore, it is absurd to deprive an adult of a drug (or of anything else) because he might use it to kill himself. Thomas Szasz, "The Ethics of Addiction". A) Argument; conclusion: Every individual is capable of injuring or killing himself. B) Argument; conclusion: Self destructive behavior ... informal sanctions. C) Nonargument. D) Argument; conclusion: This potentiality ... expression of human freedom. E) Argument; conclusion: It is absurd to deprive an adult of a drug ... kill himself.

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A(n) ____ approach to feminist science is the problem that Longino addresses

A) archeology B) morphology C) content-based D) process-based

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