Classify the following: "Military intelligence. A contradiction in terms."-Groucho Marx

A. definition by synonym
B. definition by example
C. analytical definition


Answer: C

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Hobbes suggests that people are selfish by ___________

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

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Dixon argues that the right to self?defense does not imply the right to own a gun

How does Huemer respond?

a. Huemer agrees that the right to self?defense does not imply the right to gun ownership. But he contends that talk of self?defense is irrelevant because the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution implies the right to bear arms. b. Huemer argues that a ban on handguns would be a significant violation of the right of self?defense. c. Huemer agrees that the right to self?defense does not imply the right to own a gun; however, Huemer argues that there are other, more weightly considerations in favor of gun ownership. d. All of the above

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Express whether the phrase "never do evil that good may come of it" is the antithesis of a utilitarian sentiment. A. No, this phrase does not describe what is morally problematic aboututilitarianism because any moral theory will justify imposing some harm oninnocent people if the harm is insignificant or curable to secure the overallgood for others

B. No, this phrase does not describe what is morally problematic aboututilitarianism because any moral theory will justify imposing some harm oninnocent people even if the harm is irreparable if it secures the overall goodfor others. C. Yes, this phrase describes what is morally problematic about utilitarianism because no moral theory justifies imposing harm on innocent people to secure the overall good for others. D. Yes, this phrase describes what is morally problematic about utilitarianism because no moral theory will justify imposing some harm on innocent people even if the harm is insignificant or curable to secure the overall good for others.

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St. Augustine and Pelagius argued about whether

A) ?it is more important to believe in God or to do good works. B) ?God exists. C) ?there is a soul. D) ?animals can be saved.

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