The inference from a = b and Fa to Fb is permitted by

A. symmetry.
B. identity.
C. transitivity.
D. Leibniz's law.


D. Leibniz's law.

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Gilligan claimed that ethics should be seen as a ____________ (), not

argumen

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

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When Leibniz says that in every true affirmative proposition, the predicate is contained within the subject, this implies that

a. you are necessarily identical to all your properties (past, present, and future). b. the meanings of terms are established by convention. c. it is possible for us to deduce all the properties of a person. d. a and c

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Walter Berns hold that in order for us legitimately to be angry with someone

a. there must be a social contract in place. b. anger must be recognized and legitimized by the rules and practices of our culture. c. we must believe in a system of just punishments and just rewards. d. we must believe in a God of wrath and vengeance and severe justice. e. we must believe that person is responsible for her acts.

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