Rene Descartes's philosophical method was based on a clear authority structure that one already knows is reliable

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One weakness of utilitarianism is that it is hard to know the consequences of our

actions.

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Throughout this test, write your answer on the form provided. Erasure marks may cause the grading machine to mark your answer wrong. INSTRUCTIONS: The following selections relate to distinguishing arguments from nonarguments and identifying conclusions. Select the best answer for each. Every individual is capable of injuring or killing himself. This potentiality is a fundamental expression of

human freedom. Self-destructive behavior may be regarded as sinful and penalized by means of informal sanctions. But it should not be regarded as a crime or (mental) disease, justifying or warranting the use of the police powers of the state for its control. Therefore, it is absurd to deprive an adult of a drug (or of anything else) because he might use it to kill himself. Thomas Szasz, "The Ethics of Addiction". A) Argument; conclusion: Every individual is capable of injuring or killing himself. B) Argument; conclusion: Self destructive behavior ... informal sanctions. C) Nonargument. D) Argument; conclusion: This potentiality ... expression of human freedom. E) Argument; conclusion: It is absurd to deprive an adult of a drug ... kill himself.

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What prevents a person from becoming a true individual, according to Kierkegaard?

a. "only by living in a city does one become a single, true individual" b. "no one is prevented from being a single individual, no one, unless he prevents himself..." c. "we stop ourselves from becoming a single individual when we believe in God." d. "The crowd helps an individual become who they really are, deep inside."

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INSTRUCTIONS: Select the correct answer for the following multiple choice questions. An argument whose conclusion rests on a similarity between two things or situations is:

A) A valid argument. B) An inductive argument. C) A sound argument. D) A cogent argument. E) A deductive argument.

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