Who argues that there is a culture-neutral standard: "Whether the social practice in question is harmful or beneficial to the people who are affected by it."?
A. James Rachels
B. Ruth Benedict
C. Alice Walker
D. Bhikhu Parekh
A. James Rachels
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Which of the following statements is true about the ideal of ahimsa?
A. It became prominent in India after the time of the Buddha. B. It is easily achievable. C. It fails to discourage psychological hurt. D. It is a high ideal.
The functionalist differs from the reductive materialist by claiming that
a. mental states are defined by their functional role. b. the type of brains we have are not the only way to realize mental states. c. two people could function identically, even though their behavior was produced by different sorts of brain mechanisms. d. all of the above
Which of the moral norms prevents engaging in slavery and apartheid, paying less than subsistence wages, and providing less than adequate and safe working conditions
A. Promote the development of just background institutions internally. B. Respect the human rights of workers C. Do no intentional direct harm D. Respect the laws of a host country.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The principle of utility is the same as the greatest happiness principle. 2. Any theory concerned with the consequences of our actions is a utilitarian theory. 3. The amygdala is the pleasure center of the human brain. 4. For Bentham, moral goodness is the same as pleasure and moral evil is the same as pain. 5. Bentham's interest in moral theory was primarily theoretical.