According to John Rawls, people in "the original position" choose the principles of justice solely on the basis of

a. social utility.
b. their religion.
c. self-interest.


d. their intuitive knowledge of the natural rights of all human beings.


c

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A. it explained current data better. B. it made more correct predictions. C. it turned out to be true. D. the Ptolemaic system had socially unacceptable implications. E. None of the above

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For Novack, the will to power is an ache for

a. less b. more c. thirst d. hunger

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Social contract theory states that ethics is a man-made system of rules which is socially enforced

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Self-love is a virtue

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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