Can agent-caused actions be rational? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer will vary.

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Some cultural relativists claim that once we recognize that there are no universal moral standards, we should tolerate the behavior of those who were raised in a different culture than we were. This view is inconsistent with cultural relativism, however, because

A. it suggests that tolerance is a value only for consequentialists, not formalists. B. it suggests that tolerance only applies to relativists, not objectivists. C. it assumes that tolerance is a universal value that should be recognized by everyone. D. it assumes that tolerance is a value that no one should adopt.

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In a traditional Chinese funeral, which of the following is done after the burial?

A) ?The rituals immediately discontinue after the funeral. B) ?The clothes worn by the mourners are preserved. C) ?The family's mourning period stops after thirty days. D) ?The deceased are offered special prayers at home.

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A guru is someone who professes to help others, though in fact hurts them and takes their money

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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