The statement that "torture is not culture" was made in reference to ritual common in African and Asian cultures known to its opponents as __________
a. abortion for sex selection
b. dowry death
c. female genital mutilation
d. female infanticide
e. sati
c
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Which of the following authors argues that we (the citizens of affluent countries) are morally responsible for preventable deaths in third world countries?
a. Singer b. All of these choices c. Pogge d. Bales
Adam Smith believed that economic self-interest produces the best general outcome
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
INSTRUCTIONS: The following problems relate to identifying and evaluating inductive and deductive arguments. Select the best answer for each. Frank is a polygamist. Therefore, he has more than one wife
A) Deductive, invalid. B) Inductive, strong. C) Inductive, weak. D) Deductive, valid. E) Deductive, unsound.
INSTRUCTIONS: Select the answer that best characterizes each argument. Mr. Quigley, who is a lobbyist for the oil industry, says that the government should subsidize oil exploration. In view of Mr. Quigley's credentials, it follows that the government should certainly do this
A) False cause. B) Appeal to unqualified authority. C) No fallacy. D) Begging the question. E) Argument against the person, circumstantial.