Given the following position on abortion, identify which of the three major ethical theories discussed in the text-utilitarianism, duty theory, or virtue ethics-it follows. Note that each theory may encompass several possible viewpoints on an issue.Abortion should not be allowed. Whether abortion is done for the woman's convenience, health, or other reasons, the fact remains that taking a life is wrong. No number of good consequences can alter that fact.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Duty theory.

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Which behavior can be regarded as evidence of engaging one's critical thinking skills?

(a) relying on others to solve problems (b) following a predictable daily routine (c) asking probing questions (d) reacting to provocations (e) jumping to conclusions

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According to the Law of Contradiction:

A. either a statement or its contradictory must be true. B. a statement and its contradictory might both be true. C. a statement and its contradictory can't both be true. D. either a statement or its contradictory must be false. E. All of the above.

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Assess the following as probably true, as probably false, as requiring further documentation before judgment, or as a claim that cannot properly be evaluated. Consider both the nature of the claim and the source."Apple's history is more like a soap opera than a corporate biography."-Macworld magazine, March 1997

What will be an ideal response?

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