Utilitarianism is not a form of moral realism or moral objectivism. instead, utilitarianism is a relativistic moral theory, for it recognizes that what is good in some circumstances is not always good in others

a. true
b. false


Answer: b. false

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A well formed play:

1. advocates ethical goodness. 2. confuses the intellect. 3. is complete and of proper magnitude. 4. has no end.

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INSTRUCTIONS: The following problems relate to identifying and evaluating inductive and deductive arguments. Select the best answer for each. Maria is a hypochondriac. Therefore, she always worries about her health

A) Inductive, strong. B) Deductive, valid. C) Inductive, weak. D) Deductive, unsound. E) Deductive, invalid.

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Huemer argues that individuals have a right to own firearms and that this right is

not overridden by utilitarian considerations.

a. True b. False

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Which of the following statements is true of the relationship between Christianity and music?

A. Melody in the Orthodox Church is sung with the accompaniment of the flute, violin, and organ. B. The most important early pattern for Western religious music was the Mass for the dead. C. For the first thousand years, both Eastern and Western church music involved only the flute. D. The organ at first was opposed for use in some churches because it was considered a secular instrument.

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