The main idea of Rawls's theory of justice is
A) we are free and equal under conditions of a veil of ignorance.
B) we can achieve a state of initial symmetry to determine principles of justice.
C) the principles of justice are the object of original agreement made by people in an initial position of equality who are presumably rational, free, and self-interested.
D) the principles of justice are the object of original agreement made by people who are in a state of reflective equilibrium.
C
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Which analogical argument is stronger?
a. Fire ants are extremely adaptive, so they are most likely difficult to eradicate with poisons. This is because termites are extremely adaptive, and they are difficult to eradicate with poisons. b. Fire ants are extremely adaptive, so they are most likely difficult to eradicate with poisons. This is because termites, carpenter ants, and dung beetles are extremely adaptive, and all are difficult to eradicate with poisons.
Montmarquet believes that character traits, such as generosity, are most likely to be
revealed in a. long-term projects involving planning and continued effort. b. specific, tightly controlled studies of individual incidents. c. neuropsychological studies of the brain, rather than in studies of behavior. d. creative acts of an artistic or poetic nature, that cannot be studied scientifically. e. large groups and cultures, rather than in individuals and individual behavior.
People tend to believe information that is presented as science.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Duns Scotus believed that just as there is a form of humanity, so there is a unique form for each individual such as Socrates
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.