Consider the "ought implies can" section on p. 176. How do psychological egoists defend human selfishness?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer will vary.
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A) All sexy movies are movies with nude scenes. B) All movies identical to Dark Interlude are movies with nude scenes. C) All movies with nude scenes are sexy movies. D) Some sexy movies are movies without nude scenes. E) All movies identical to Dark Interlude are sexy movies.
When faced with a choice, these people consider the particular situation to determine what individual act would maximize happiness
a. Rule Utilitarians b. Act Utilitarians c. Philosophical Conservatives d. Ethical Theorists
Which of the following serve as examples in Danto's essay?
A. Fountain B. One and Three Chairs C. 4'33" D. Both A and C E. All of the above
Corporations are limited-liability companies which means that
a. corporate shareholders are liable for corporate debts only up to the extent of their investments. b. corporations must be "publicly held" and thus traded on the stock market. c. corporations are always for-profit but that profit can be limited but often is not in reality. d. corporate shareholders are immediately entitled to any profits or the company is liable