Why do modern utilitarians prefer to use the term "animal welfare" over "animal rights"?
A. because when great results can be obtained for a majority, then causing pain to sentient creatures is morally acceptable and even commendable
B. because animals do not understand the concept of rights and, thus, are not in a position to be benefited by them
C. because any reference to rights brings with it heavy political connotations, which results in the distortion of the original cause
D. because the word "rights" in this case has been rendered obsolete because of the various circumstantial changes
A. because when great results can be obtained for a majority, then causing pain to sentient creatures is morally acceptable and even commendable
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A. indicator of a man’s character B. facade of the expression of unconscious wishes C. revelation of the evilness of mankind D. indicator of the power of free will
According to logical behaviorism, is it possible for our minds to survive the death of our bodies? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
The traditional view of knowledge holds that it is
a. Justified experiential belief. b. Justified innate belief. c. Justified true proposition. d. Justified true belief.
General rules people unconsciously follow in estimating probabilities are known as
A. heuristics. B. biases. C. objective claims. D. subjective claims.