The text suggests that Kant's categorical imperative is tantamount to "the Golden Rule" of the Bible. What is this rule? Do you believe that it is, in fact, the same as Kant's rule? Construct a discussion of how and why these two concepts might be analogized, even though Kant's philosophy is given credit for being much more sophisticated than the biblical admonition.
What will be an ideal response?
Absolute rule with no exceptions that says the intent of the action, not the result, is the only thing that matters. No consideration of whether the outcome is good, evil, or even neutral.
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When biological samples of unknown origin are discovered at a crime scene, what should investigators do?
a. Assume no pathogens are present and treat the samples accordingly b. Allow only trained hazardous material teams to handle the evidence c. Package the samples in plastic bags d. Assume pathogens are present and treat the samples accordingly
At a bar, Sue approaches Al because she recognized him from previously dating her roommate. Al buys Sue a few drinks and they talk for hours. As the bar closes, Al asks Sue to come back to his place for a few more drinks. Sue goes along, and when they get back to the apartment, Al takes Sue into the bedroom. There, Al begins taking off Sue’s clothes when she tells him to stop. Sue testifies that she told Al she had a boyfriend, hoping that would be incentive for Al to stop. Al continued to remove her clothing, then his own, and proceeded to have intercourse with Sue. When asked why she did not resist, she testified that she was afraid that he would hurt her. Her roommate had been beaten by Al in the past, and she was fearful that he would beat her as well. When the intercourse was
complete, Sue ran out of the apartment and went to the police. Analyze and discuss the case under the extrinsic force and the intrinsic force tests. What will be an ideal response?
The treatment or "how" principle of the "what works" movement encourages the creation of ________ programs
A) therapeutic B) employment C) behavioral D) punitive
What must a questioning attorney do if an objection is made to a question on the grounds that it assumes facts not in evidence?
A. withdraw the question B. lay a foundation by asking about the facts underlying the question C. either lay a foundation for the question or withdraw the question D. There is nothing the questioning attorney can do.