If something is natural, then it is good.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
This sort of thinking is an instance of the naturalistic fallacy, which an argument contains if it claims something is right or good because it is natural or if it claims that something is wrong or bad because it is not natural. War is an example of something bad that seems to be a natural part of human behavior.
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INSTRUCTIONS: Select the answer that best characterizes each argument. Scientists have identified a "God gene," which they think is responsible for the widespread belief in a deity. Obviously God planted that gene in humans to ensure their belief in God
A) False cause. B) Begging the question. C) Appeal to unqualified authority. D) Missing the point. E) No fallacy.
In a lexical definition, a word is defined in the way it is standardly used in a given language.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
As used by Nussbaum, the term "value of inquiry" refers to an approach to understanding the ethical realm based on ________.
A. the epistemological value of emotions and of the narratives necessary to address ethical conundrums
B. the cardinal Christian values of refraining from injury, violence, and exploitation
C. a consistent moral character founded on temperance, self-discipline, and balance
D. the idea that the greatest good is to promote happiness and alleviate suffering for the greatest number of people
According to Bobby Burchfield, the main purpose of most current efforts at campaign
finance reform is to a. place all political campaign contributions under regulation. b. eliminate all political campaign contributions and have public financing of campaigns. c. eliminate political parties altogether. d. guarantee a precisely level playing field and equal opportunity for every candidate, no matter how extreme or marginal the candidate. e. stop all political contributions by individuals, and limit campaign contributions to organizations.