As a lexical definition, the definition "'Keyboard' means a board with keys" may be criticized as:

A) Being ambiguous.

B) Failing to indicate the context to which the definiens pertains.

C) Being too broad.

D) Being circular.

E) Being vague.


D

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The view that race is not an objective but a socially constructed category is called

___________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What is Martin’s position on adultery?

a. He argues against adultery on the grounds that adultery is morally wrong because it violates the vows of marriage. b. He argues against adultery on the grounds that adultery is morally wrong because it violates trust, and trust is the foundation of marriage. c. He argues against adultery on the grounds that it violates the social contract. d. None of the above—Martin argues that there are circumstances in which adultery may be permissible

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Velleman challenges the reliance on Kantian “dignity” and “patient autonomy.”

What will be an ideal response?

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Why does Nielsen dismiss the necessity of divine punishment to motivate moral behavior?

a. God doesn't really exist. b. The government can also perform the role of punisher. c. God will probably forgive our wrongdoing. d. History shows Christians haven't behaved better than anyone else.

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