Apart from society’s laws, according to Hobbes, a person’s rights are based on

a. the laws of God.
b. our natural desire to look after the interests of the others of our species.
c. the objective moral order known by every rational mind.
d. the amount of power that one has.


d.

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According to Kant's categorical imperative, which of the following is a necessary condition for the moral acceptability for an action?

A. everyone can act on it. B. it does not defy accepted social norms. C. it produces more happiness than unhappiness. D. it does not violate any legal laws. E. none of these

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Identify each speaker that gives an argument for his or her position in the following passage.First Manager: I think it is time to change our policy on return items. From now on, let's just give customers their money back, no questions asked.Second Manager: Frankly, I don't think that will be such a good policy. Why, just last week you yourself said we should ask people why they want to return things.

What will be an ideal response?

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The book of Leviticus contains instructions for all of the following EXCEPT

A. Priestly regulations B. Parceling out of tribal land C. Priestly duties D. Practical "holy living"

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