What is the definition of 'sound'?

a.) When all the premises are true, then the conclusion has to be true
b.) All the premises are true and the conclusion is true
c.) An argument is strong and all the premises are true
d.) An argument is valid and all the premises are true


d.) An argument is valid and all the premises are true

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a. there are other values than pleasure. b. it is difficult to measure and compare different types of pleasure. c. it would force us to conclude that a happy pig is in a higher moral state than a slightly dissatisfied Socrates. d. all of the above

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According to Thomas Aquinas (in your reading from the text), "Good has the nature of _____________, while evil has a contrary nature."

A) ?an end B) ?a means C) scientific ?truth D) ?indeterminacy

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The notion that once an action is taken by an agent, it lives a life of its own that combines with different environmental conditions and the final result is beyond the agent's predictive abilities, is what concept?

a. Morin’s Ecology of Action c. Roboethics b. Gaia Theory d. Heterogenesis of Ends

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Plato is the philosopher most often associated with the claim that the truly happy life is a life of virtuousness

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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