John Stuart Mill famously wrote that "the only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not a sufficient warrant." This idea is often referred to as
a. the harm principle
b. the principle of paternalism
c. the principle of legal moralism
d. the offense principle
A
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A central Jewish belief is that
A. God is the pattern of nature. B. God is master of the universe as its creator and judge. C. God created the world but does not interfere in it. D. God is an impersonal force.
According to the Hebrew Bible, the southern kingdom was destroyed in 586 BCE by
A. Babylonia. B. Assyria. C. Persia. D. Egypt.
Someone who believes that right and wrong action depends on consequences for other persons, but not for oneself would be a(n)
a. utilitarian b. metaphysician c. altruist d. egoist
Technician A says a restriction at point "A" would cause a high high-side pressure and a low low-side pressure. Technician B says a restriction at "B" would cause low high-side pressure and low low-side pressure. Who is correct?
A. Technician A only B. Technician B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B