Which of the following is NOT a proof of evolution?
A. Creatures of the same species have different physical characteristics
B. Missing gaps in the fossil record
C. Physical features that increase inclusive fitness are more prominent in later generations
D. More creatures are born than can reproduce
Answer: B
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This comes about when one party is so sure of its moral position that it feels it is appropriate to impose its standards on others
a. hedonism b. egoism c. absolutism d. moral imperialism
(a) Help the owners by suggesting Code violations and provide a brief logic as to why each one sited from the Code may be a sound basis for legal action. (b) Discuss the applicability to this situation of the Engineer’s Code of Ethics. (c) Suggest other resources that may be of use to the owners as they ponder legal action.
After starting the wall and roof construction on a custom-designed home, FD, the prime contractor, realized he was not going to make the big profit that he had anticipated due to the many unique features of the home for which he had not correctly estimated the cost to the owners. The contract was fixed-price with no more than 10% override on the total cost. As time proceeded, FD took the choices of the owners on appliances, finishing work on the floors and walls, and many other features and purchased look-alike substitutes from questionable-quality, internationally-based manufacturers and vendors. After living in the house for only 3 years, the owners were so disappointed with the quality of work that they decided to bring a law suit against FD and his company for breach of contract. However, they needed sound reasons upon which to base their legal claims against FD, were the case to go to court. One of the owners, being an engineer, decided to consult the Code of Ethics for Engineers to gain insight into what may be substantial violations performed during the construction phase. What will be an ideal response?
A person with a strong critical thinking disposition is unwilling to engage in reasoning, quick to make snap judgments, and happy with simplistic analyses and incomplete explanations
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Bartlett argues that spanking is wrong. What objection does he consider and
reject to the argument for this claim?
a. If it’s wrong to spank a child because spanking can escalate, then it must be equally wrong to drink alcohol. b. Spanking is wrong because it teaches children that violence is an appropriate way to resolve conflicts. c. Spanking is wrong for the same reason that assault and battery is wrong. d. Spanking is wrong because it harms the child