Koppelman defines “conventionalist ethical relativism” as the denial of the
existence of any underlying universal moral principles among cultures.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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INSTRUCTIONS: Select the answer that best characterizes each argument. Philosopher Peter Singer argues for the right to kill handicapped newborn babies. But Singer is a disgusting irreligious crypto Nazi who is sometimes described as the most dangerous man in the world today. Obviously his arguments are nonsense
A) Missing the point. B) Argument against the person, abusive. C) No fallacy. D) Red herring. E) Appeal to unqualified authority.
The samurai were expected to
a. collect the heads of peasants. b. demonstrate self-discipline through fasting. c. show courtesy and politeness to people in authority. d. meditate and pray to the sun god Amaterasu.
The study of the past using careful scholarly methods such as archaeology is a part of what method?
a. historical-critical method b. empirical method c. quantitative method d. neoclassical approach
The following selections relate to distinguishing arguments from nonarguments and identifying conclusions. Select the best answer for each. The world-wide disappearance of frogs may be the result of agricultural runoff. Scientists have shown that runoff rich in fertilizer causes a pronounced increase in the algae of lakes and ponds. Snails then gorge themselves on the algae, causing parasites
living inside them to produce huge quantities of eggs. When the eggs hatch, the parasites infect young frogs, causing severe deformation of their limbs. A) Nonargument. B) Argument; conclusion: Snails then gorge themselves ... huge quantities of eggs. C) Argument; conclusion: The world-wide disappearance ... agricultural runoff. D) Argument; conclusion: When the eggs hatch ... severe deformation of their limbs. E) Argument; conclusion: Scientists have shown ... in the algae of lakes and ponds.