According to utilitarianism, there is no such thing as supererogation (i.e., actions that are above and beyond the call of duty).

A. True
B. False


Ans: A. True

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INSTRUCTIONS: Identify the form of each argument. Those without a specific name are invalid. French has many irregular verbs. But if that is so, then French is harder to learn than English. Thus, French is harder to learn than English

A) Denying the antecedent. B) Constructive dilemma. C) Modus ponens. D) Affirming the consequent. E) Modus tollens.

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One motivation for Aristotle's notion of substance is the problem of:

a. Identity over time. b. Metaphysical observation. c. Skepticism. d. Scientific method. e. Our knowledge of the external world.

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Gettier's Guy in Barcelona thought experiment is intended to show that

A. justified TRUE belief is sufficient for knowledge. B. it's possible to know some propositions but not others. C. justified TRUE belief is not sufficient for knowledge. D. knowledge does not require justification.

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