Suppose I learn from an excellent source the statistical fact that 35% of homeless people have alcohol dependence. I conclude that there is roughly a 35% probability that a randomly selected homeless person has alcohol dependence. What kind of reasoning is this?
A. representativeness heuristic
B. loose generalization
C. statistical generalization
D. statistical instantiation
Answer: D. statistical instantiation
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To suggest that Tom has a right to the money that is earned as a result of his innovative idea comes under which form of ethical reasoning?
A) Utilitarianism B) Natural law C) Categorical imperative D) Relativism
One problem with utilitarian theory, according to Kantians and deontologists, is that
A) it is possible to deny the minority their rights if that satisfies the principle of utility. B) it is not possible to deny the minority their rights given the principle of utility. C) it can support an adequate theory of justice. D) it does not take pleasure into account.
The guiding principle of Leibniz's philosophy is the "The Principle of _________________ ."
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Using reliable sources, research the helmet laws in your state. Is there a mandatory law
in place now?
What will be an ideal response?