Thought experiments transform our intuitive understanding into a theoretical one by
A. always contradicting common sense.
B. identifying the conditions for applying a concept.
C. produce results that yield wide-spread agreement.
D. none of these.
Answer: B
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Aristotle was most concerned with:
a. what state seems best in theory b. what state seems best in practice c. ideal states like Plato's Republic d. none of the above
Who developed the categorial imperative?
a. Rawls c. Mill b. Locke d. Kant
Which of the following prima facie duties would a utilitarian accept as morally binding?
A. nonmaleficence B. reparation C. gratitude D. fidelity
What evidence points to the genuine Pauline authorship of 2 Corinthians?
a. No writings of second and third century Christian leaders point to it. b. Its lack of literary unity means that Paul could not have written all of it. c. The literary style, form of argumentation, and basic theological outlook arethe same as in 1 Corinthians d. Its very formal style means that Paul wrote it.