Wasserstrom argues that affirmative action programs are justified because they

help to break down the existing system of racial disadvantage and oppression



a. True
b. False


ANS: True

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1. David Hume believes that all humans are selfish at heart. 2. Peter Singer claims that it is to everyone's evolutionary advantage to look after their own interests and disregard the interests of others. 3. The altruism theory states that the only moral duty we have is to look to the needs of other people. 4. Altruism is similar to psychological egoism because it says that it is certainly both possible and right to look after one's own welfare. 5. Altruism can be viewed as an antidote to ethical egoism because altruism rejects the entire premise that it is morally good to focus on one’s own needs.

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Biocentrism is also known as

A. Aldo Leopoldism B. Ethical communism C. Bio-ethics D. Life-centered environmental ethics

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Wittgenstein and Russell were close friends for most of their lives

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is a moral question?

A. When does an embryo's heart begin beating? B. Is the death penalty a just punishment? C. How much does morality differ between cultures? D. What are the effects of life imprisonment on a person?

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