The implicational rule of inference that permits us to derive a specific instance from a universal statement is

A. Existential Generalization.
B. Existential Instantiation.
C. Universal Generalization.
D. Universal Instantiation.


D. Universal Instantiation.

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The "taboo" against touching a menstruating woman shows __________

a. a fundamentally misogynistic perspective b. an irrational fear of contamination c. a primitive understanding of hygiene and medicine d. a strong sense of the power of blood as the life-force of humanity e. none of the above

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For Arras, the most important and legitimate reason in favor of physician-assisted suicide

is a. some terminally-ill patients suffer severe pain that cannot be effectively alleviated. b. the right to control one's own entire life (including one's death) is a basic human right. c. the costs of prolonged treatment of the terminally ill are an increasing burden on society. d. the right of the physicians to his/her own professional judgment regarding the advantages or disadvantages of physician-assisted suicide. e. the growing evidence that most people in our democratic society are in favor of its legalization.

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The Mills argued from exactly the same basis as Mary Wollstonecraft and Elizabeth Cady Stanton had

done.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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According to just war tradition starting a war in order to expand territory, power or

access to natural resources represents a violation of the _____________ ) clause of the just war theory

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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