Logicians call an argument with true premises that has also passed the Test of Logical Strength a __________

(a) relevant argument
(b) sound argument
(c) worthy argument
(d) persuasive argument


b

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Utilitarianism _____

A. is a deontological ethical theory that uses a scientific, empirical basis for ethics B. is a teleological ethical theory that bases ethics on private philosophical insight C. is a deontological ethical theory that uses pleasure and notions like "the greatest good of the greatest number" as standards for judging the morality of actions D. is a teleological ethical theory that uses pleasure and notions like "the greatest good of the greatest number" as standards for judging the morality of actions

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Dixon’s argument for banning handguns rests on this ethical theory

a. Theory of Natural Law b. Utilitarianism c. Kantianism d. Social Contract Theory

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According to Plato, knowledge, sight, and health are desirable both in

themselves and for their results.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Who says, "Thus many of us in the consumer society have a sense that our world of plenty is somehow hollow—that, hoodwinked by a consumerist culture, we have been fruitlessly attempting to satisfy with material things what are essentially social, psychological, and spiritual needs"?

a. Maguire b. During c. Foer d. Segal

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