What is the difference between intrinsic and instrumental reasoning? Give an example.

What will be an ideal response?


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A) Wu wei B) Tian C) Taiji D) Qi Gong

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Discuss the question of character versus conduct in personal matters. Foot claims, with Aristotle, that a person who has a good character is slightly better than a person who has to control him- or herself. Kant would say the opposite. Explain these viewpoints. Which do you agree with the most and why?

What will be an ideal response?

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Implicit in capitalism is the view that human beings aim to maximize their economic self-interest

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Throughout history, all moral traditions have based ethics on religion. 2. The divine command theory claims that "moral rightness" means "willed by God." 3. The viewpoint that opposes the divine command theory is the autonomy thesis. 4. It is impossible to believe in God and embrace the autonomy thesis. 5. According to the autonomy thesis, God’s will cannot change what is intrinsically evil into a morally good act.

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