The chief value of philosophy, for Russell, lies in the greatness of the objects which it contemplates and the freedom from personal aims resulting from this contemplation

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INSTRUCTIONS: Select the best answer for each argument. Ginger, I saw you outside the opera house the other night. Tell me, why don't you enjoy ordinary musical events, like normal people do?

A) Begging the question. B) Argument against the person, circumstantial. C) Appeal to ignorance. D) No fallacy. E) Complex question.

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According to Mill, conscience is a feeling in our own mind, a pain, which causes a person to shrink from violations of duty

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The order of ascetic Jain monks noted for their nudity is called "skyclad," or ___________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In naming his theory the categorical imperative, Kant was making sure to establish that

moral commands did not address

a. feelings b. preferences c. consequences of actions d. Divine command

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