In the context of Aristotle's theory of virtue, which of the following virtues causes foolhardiness when in excess?

A. courage
B. temperance
C. magnificence
D. modesty


A. courage

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a. Plato/scientific method. b. Derrida/intuition. c. Descartes/analytical philosophy. d. Locke/empiricism.

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Accessing pornographic sites while at work can constitute sexual harassment for which of the following reasons?

A. It can be offensive to coworkers. B. It can take too much time away from work activities. C. It can produce a sexually hostile environment. D. It can suggest a quid pro quo to coworkers.

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"Legislators in Texas want to make it a criminal offense for citizens not using seat belts when they drive. Mark my words: If they get away with this, it won't be long before they ban beer drinking and cigarette smoking. Then they will restrict our intake of cholesterol, perhaps setting up cholesterol testing sites along major highways. We must not let this infringement of our liberties start, or there will be no stopping it." Identify the fallacy that applies to this example.

A. The questionable cause fallacy B. The fallacy of appeal to ignorance C. The fallacy of false alternatives D. The slippery-slope fallacy E. None of the answers are correct

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Human being has unlimited rights

a. true b. false

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