The international fishing industry as it exists today gives us good reason to reject the moral of Garrett Hardin's "Parable of the Commons."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Which of the following is NOT a main purpose for Paul's letter to the Philippians?
a. To request an even larger gift. b. To thank the Philippians for the most recent gift they had sent c. To affect sympathy from the Philippian believers for Paul's imprisonment d. To respond to questions and problems in the Philippian church raised byEpaphroditus
What is Singer's response to the claim that although most of us do not give enough money to ease world suffering, our government can and should do this?
a. He agrees. After all, if we leave it up to individuals, some will end up doing much more than would selfish people, which isn't fair. b. It is not the responsibility of government, but of each of us to do what we can to ease the suffering of others. c. The fact is, our government isn't doing what it should. So each of us who can must give money to help. d. When either we as individuals or the government gives money to help others, it makes the problem of global hunger worse.
Describe two typical Jain devotional acts, and explain how each relates to Jain belief.
What will be an ideal response?
Which of these best describes the fundamental claim of utilitarianism?
a. an action is right if it fulfills human nature, which is to be rationa b. an action is right if it maximizes over well being c. all consequences matter but they don't matter equally. d. well-being does not matter morally