A deontological moral theory is one that puts the emphasis on

a. the social consequences of an act.
b. the personal consequences of an act for the person who performs it.
c. the nature of the act itself.
d. the relativity of all moral judgments.


c. the nature of the act itself.

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_____ is the impersonal cosmic force working for the continuation and enrichment of life

A) ?De B) ?Mazu C) ?Heaven D) ?Taiji

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Stephen Nathanson maintains that the expression of anger

a. is always illegitimate and wrong. b. is rightly reserved to God. c. and actions based on anger must be carefully controlled. d. is sometimes right, but only in very rare and exceptional circumstances. e. is legitimate only for authorized governmental and institutional officials.

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Why would it be wrong to say that Confucius began the teachings of Rujiao?

a. This school was begun by Mengxzi. b. It was based on ancient Chinese beliefs. c. This school was begun by Xunzi. d. It was a school based on Daoist beliefs.

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