Which of the following primarily depends upon ideological reasoning?
(a) To those who would dismiss evolution as "only a theory," The National Center for Science Education Web site proposes this analogy: "Evolution is only a theory in the same way that Universal Gravity is only a theory."
(b) No animals capable of tool making, social interaction, and language deserve to be put in zoos or used for medical experiments. It follows that our treatment of chimpanzees is a deplorable and unethical violation of their basic rights.
(c) I know several people who believe that it is OK to cheat on their taxes just a little bit. Like not reporting all their cash income. Or, by padding their business travel expenses.
(d) Whenever I play the lottery, the number I put in is my birthday. If that's not my lucky number, then I don't have one.
b
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Which phrase is not associated with Marxist political philosophy?
a. economic determinism. b. dialectical materialism. c. communism. d. democratic socialism.
If the government restricts some form of behavior in order to protect us from ourselves, it acts
a. in accordance with the harm principle b. in accordance with the liberty principle c. paternalistically d. moralistically
Albert Camus argues that ________ is the solution to life’s absurdity
a. suicide b. despair c. renunciation d. defiance
Which type of environmental philosophy takes the position that the "dominator culture" has led to the degradation of land through over-grazing, exploitation of people, and an abusive mentality?
A. Environmental hermeneutics B. Ecofeminism C. Speciesism D. Ecoutilitarianism