'Teleology' is Aristotle's name for his view of nature as a type of machine
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The term dialectical means _______
A. controversial conversation B. analyzing ideas in relation to their opposites C. something that is always changing D. creating new ideas by combining old ones
Traditional moral philosophy has been favorable to women as evidenced by the views of Rousseau and Aristotle
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Given the following position on euthanasia (doctor-assisted suicide), identify which of the three major ethical theories discussed in the text-utilitarianism, duty theory, or virtue ethics-it follows. Note that each theory may encompass several possible viewpoints on an issue.If we can trust doctors and relatives of the patient to be morally responsible people, then active euthanasia could become an option. However, it may be abused by people with a bad character. And we should not forget that the character of the patients themselves may be important: Are they serious in their request, or are they going to change their minds at the last minute? Above all, let us be certain that the decision is right for the patient in his or her special situation, that the manner of euthanasia is
appropriate, and that the situation is viewed with a balanced mind-set. What will be an ideal response?
For whom is a life devoted to pleasure fit, according to Aristotle?
A) Free Athenians B) Women C) Philosophers D) Cattle