Most decisions based on the likely harmful and beneficial outcomes of an action are clear-cut.

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


False

Weighing the harms and benefits of an action is to perform a cost/benefit analysis. Such an analysis is rarely simple: Any information must be accurate and up-to-date, but even the most accurate and up-to-date information may not help to fully determine the outcomes of an action or policy in a complex situation.

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Hedons and dolors may be defined in terms of

a. Pleasure b. Happiness c. Preferences d. All of the above

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Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage."He says health care in England stinks. He should know. He speaks with an English accent."

What will be an ideal response?

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Use the short truth-table method to determine whether the following is valid or invalid:A ? (Z & L)L ? (W v G)~W v (D & ~E)A/? ~E

What will be an ideal response?

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What is one reason for the reverent attitude that Native American cultures have toward nature?

a. Native American survival depended on living close and in balance with nature. b. The connection to nature is expressed religiously. c. Trees, rocks, rivers, plants, and animals are often believed to be spiritually alive. d. Animals and plants are believed to hold the spirit of their ancestors.

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