In his discussion of self-love, Hume argues that animals do have the capacity for kindness to their own species as well as to humans, which is part of his case for the existence of disinterested benevolence in human beings



Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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Use the short truth-table method to determine whether the following is valid or invalid:~J v ~M~(Y ? G)~(~H v ~J)~(Y & H) v (J ? M)/? ~Y

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Which of the following non-Marxist moral critiques of American capitalism involves the notion that capitalism creates waste?

A. The military-industrial complex B. False needs and overproduction C. Inequalities inherent in the system D. Exploitation

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Evaluate the following argument in accordance with the criteria discussed in the text.See? When she has a good day at the store and sells lots of clothes, she always is in a good mood. It just shows you how effective a good mood can be in the sales business. The customer eats that stuff up.

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In David Hume’s An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, he says “For all inferences from experience suppose, as their foundation . . .”

a. “the laws of logic.” b. “the assumption that our past experience has been properly interpreted.” c. “that the future will resemble the past.” d. “knowledge of science.

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