The form of denying the antecedent is: ________

a. if p then q; p; therefore q
b. if p then q; q; therefore p
c. if p then q; not q; therefore not p
d. if p then q; not p; therefore not q


d

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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According to Thrasymachus, justice ultimately serves:

a. the interest of the weaker. b. the interest of the stronger. c. the interest of the government. d. all of these choices. e. none of these choices.

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In the context of W. D. Ross's seven prima facie duties, ________ is a moral duty of loyalty that stems from a commitment made in the past.

A. nonmaleficence B. justice C. beneficence D. fidelity

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________ in the following argument: "Bill will drive if Heather doesn't drive. But Heather won't drive, because she lost her driver's license and her right leg is in a cast. Therefore, Bill will drive."

A. The premises are independent B. The premises are linked C. Some of the premises are linked and some are independent D. None of the answers are correct

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