Which of the following best describes a virtue?
A. a disposition to harm others
B. something you are morally required to do
C. something that brings you pleasure
D. an admirable character trait
Answer: D
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If the conclusion of an argument does not necessarily follow from the premises then
a. it must be inductive b. the conclusion follows with a high degree of probability c. one or more premises is false d. it cannot be an inductive argument
Which causal argument is stronger?
a. In 1952, London experienced the worst smog in its history. What has become known as the Great Smog of 1952 caused the premature death of some 4000 people. Death rates in the weeks and months preceding the event were similar to those of the previous years, but rose dramatically right after the Great Smog. b. In 1952, London experienced the worst smog in its history. What has become known as the Great Smog of 1952 caused the premature death of some 4000 people. Death rates in the weeks and months preceding the event were similar to those of the previous years, but rose dramatically right after the Great Smog. Some attribute the deaths to an influenza epidemic that same year, but I doubt it
According to W. D. Ross's theory
A) a prima facie obligation is absolute and can never be overridden. B) what we should do in any specific set of circumstances will always be self-evident. C) it would be wrong to lie to a murderer even to save the life of a friend. D) we have various moral duties that can't be reduced to a single, overarching obligation.
What is "wisdom," and how does philosophy relate to it?
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