What does Socrates mean by saying that if the Athenians put him to death they will hurt themselves more than him?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer will vary.

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Which principle is most closely associated with the Hippocratic directive to help?

a) The difference principle b) The principle of double effect c) The totality principle d) The principle of beneficence

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Sartre thought that laws and guidelines _______

A. apply to everyone equally B. apply to people in different ways C. only become real once we follow them D. are not important to most people

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Everything in nature works according to laws

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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How does Mill respond to concerns that capital punishment might result in execution of

innocent people?

a. He trusts the English justice system not to make mistakes. a. He concludes that capital punishment should be outlawed. b. He concludes that additional appeals should be mandated for convicted felons. c. He does not address these concerns

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