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
Ans: b. an action is right if it maximizes over well being
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a. an analogy from the teachings of the Qur'an b. the best judgment of the ruling Ayatollah c. the consensus of the modern Muslim community where a decision is needed d. laws found in the Jewish or Christian scriptures e. reports from the time of Muhammad, when he ruled in Medina
Kant's "kingdom of ends" is a society that lives according to the categorical imperative
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
INSTRUCTIONS: In each problem below you are given a statement, its truth value in parentheses, and a new statement. You must determine how the new statement is related to the given statement and determine the truth value of the new statement. Adopt the Aristotelian standpoint and assume that 'A' and 'B' denote things that actually exist. All non-A are B. (F) Some non-A are B
A) Contraposition. (F) B) Subalternation. (F) C) Contradictory. (T) D) Contraposition. (Und.) E) Subalternation. (Und.)
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a. The authors did not want anybody to understand these books b. Apocalyptic visions were too frightening to put into plain language c. Most apocalyptic literature was written during times of persecution d. The authors intended for future generations of Christians to "crack the code"