The following is an example of the reasoning of a rule utilitarian: "If the practice of lying is bad, then one ought not to lie now, even if in this case to lie would actually bring about better consequences."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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Explain nature new religious movements.

What will be an ideal response?

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Aristotle argues that right conduct is the mean between ________

a. perfect duty and approximate duty b. excess and deficiency c. moral and intellectual d. matter and form

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A straight stick looks bent when put halfway under water. Plato uses this example to illustrate the:

A. principle of light refraction. B. distinction between appearance and reality. C. artistic structure of his dialogues. D. superiority of reason to observation. E. None of the above

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According to libertarianism, there are no free actions.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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