It claims that every decision should maximize pleasure in the world. how can my choice to go see the new movie be ethical when I could give that $9 to tsunami relief? This question is in line with what critique of AU?

a. requires too much calculating to apply
b. some actions are inherently wrong
c. nietzsche's objection
d. ignores the distribution of happiness
e. ignores duties
f. requires too much sacrifice of individuals


Answer: f. requires too much sacrifice of individuals

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"An FBI study of thirty-five serial killers [killers of several people, not all at once] revealed that twenty-nine were attracted to pornography and incorporated it into their sexual activity, which included serial rape and murder." This assertion, taken from an antipornography ad, seems to have been intended to show that pornography is a causal factor of serial rape and murder. Does it show that?

What will be an ideal response?

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Why does logical implication not require factual premises?

A. Statements are logically connected by their logical form, not their meaning B. Relevance is not required for logical implication. C. A conclusion does not have to be factual. D. Facts are not related to logic.

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Which two ideals were sought by Confucius?

What will be an ideal response?

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