What makes someone a good person, according to the natural law theory?

a. Obeying the laws of the land
b. Obeying God's commands
c. Fulfilling his or her true nature
d. Doing whatever maximizes happiness


c. Fulfilling his or her true nature.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Western philosophers have tended to dismiss

A) thought articulated in literalist explanations and arguments. B) nonliteral, nonscientific explanations of life and the universe through myth, heroic legends, and nonmonotheistic religions. C) ideas that draw on monotheistic religions. D) ethical reflection.

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A charity is raising money by raffling a pair of clubhouse tickets to the all-star baseball game. One thousand chances will be sold. The pair of tickets is worth $400 . A single chance costs $25 . If only monetary values are considered, what is the expected utility of a single chance?

a. $400 b. $15.00 c. $25 d. ?$24.60

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The concept of earning your keep, having a choice in how you will do this, and that you

might or might not make more than others is called....

A. Capitalism B. Free enterprise C. Socialism D. Success

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