Would you characterize Lincoln's opinion of his own act of saving the pigs as that of a psychological or an ethical egoist? Your answer should contain a precise definition of both theories.

What will be an ideal response?


Answer will vary.

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Most generalizations are also examples of deductive reasoning

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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As a utilitarian, Singer argues that it is immediate pleasure which gives meaning to our lives

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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What philosopher, in his book Man a Machine, argued that humans are nothing more than complex machines?

a. Karl Marx b. Democritus c. Julien Offray de La Mettrie d. Vasubandhu

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Critical realists hold that only ____________________ ____________________ is present in the consciousness

of objects.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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