We live within a __________ shaped by its rules of property and by a complex set

of laws that regulate many aspects of economic life

a. desert basis
b. entitlements
c. just deserts
d. market system


D

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The following selections relate to distinguishing arguments from nonarguments and identifying conclusions. Select the best answer for each. It is likely that innocent prisoners in this country have been executed for crimes they did not commit. From 1973 until 2007, 124 death row inmates have been exonerated. In many of these cases DNA evidence played a crucial role. Yet, in that same time frame, more than 1000 prisoners were executed. For many of these prisoners no DNA evidence was available. If such evidence had been available, how may more would have been exonerated?

A) Argument; conclusion: In many of these cases ... played a crucial role. B) Nonargument. C) Argument; conclusion: From 1973 ... have been exonerated. D) Argument; conclusion: For many of these prisoners ... was available. E) Argument; conclusion: It is likely that innocent prisoners ... they did not commit.

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Explain the view that if a being can suffer then it has interests, and if it has interests then they should be taken into consideration. Apply this to the issue of rights for the great apes, and discuss whether the suggestion of rights for the nonhuman great apes has merit.

What will be an ideal response?

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According to Van Camp, Olen, and Barry all the important ethical traditions focus

on obligations to others.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following statements is true of inductive arguments?

A. The premises of an inductive argument do not affect its strength. B. Inductive arguments can be expressed in categorical syllogisms. C. The conclusion of an inductive argument might be false even if its premises are true. D. If the premises of an inductive argument are all true, then the conclusion must be true as well.

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