Ethical egoism is the idea that should have no moral duty except to do what is best for
ourselves.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
True
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Syllogism 3C Given the following syllogism: There are applicants who are not trustworthy, because whoever has a criminal record is untrustworthy, and several applicants have criminal records. After translating Syllogism 3C into standard form, the conclusion is:
A) No people with criminal records are trustworthy people. B) Some applicants have criminal records. C) Some applicants are people with criminal records. D) Some applicants are not trustworthy people. E) Some trustworthy people are not applicants.
For religious believers who think that God
requires absolute obedience to his commandments, a secular ethic that does not explicitly embrace God as the source of morality will appear to be morally suspect and blasphemous.
What will be an ideal response?The principle of double effect makes it morally acceptable to
a) euthanize patients who request it, provided that the procedure is done with the consent of two physicians. b) euthanize patients who request it, provided that the procedure is handled by two physicians, each of whom administers a less than lethal dose of medication. c) give medication to relieve pain, even if this could be foreseen to lead to death. d) give medication to relieve pain with the double intent of causing death.
The Buddhist doctrine of anatman implies that
A) self, atman, and Buddha nature are one. B) there is a permanent, eternal atman or self. C) there is no permanent, eternal atman or self. D) "You are that."