Which of the following authors argues that we (the citizens of affluent countries) are morally responsible for preventable deaths in third world countries?
a. Singer
b. All of these choices
c. Pogge
d. Bales
c
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a. terrorist attacks. b. depression. c. ease. d. economic extortion
The intent of the Athenian rulers in prosecuting Socrates was to
A. discourage him from writing more dialogues. B. have him put to death for his offenses. C. punish him for worshipping false gods. D. keep him from further threatening the political establishment by his teachings. E. embarrass and discredit him in a lengthy trial.
Which of the following uses the image of a charioteer?
a. Plato b. The Buddha c. Both Plato and the Buddha d. Neither Plato nor the Buddha
Suppose you break your promise to visit your dying grandmother on the grounds that you can create more happiness by partying with your friends. This utilitarian view of the situation seems to conflict with
A) our commonsense view of our obligations to other people B) our commonsense view of rights C) our commonsense view of justice D) our commonsense notion of utilitarian morality