Religion and Philosophy

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MacIver criticizes the Golden Rule on the basis that it assumes a particular set of religious ... Started by tichca	1 Replies 73 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by brittrenee
Ruth Benedict points out that modern anthropology has uncovered a set of moral beliefs common across ... Started by KWilfred	1 Replies 95 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by brittrenee
Fluehr-Leben argues that it has been a good thing for anthropologists to avoid participating in the ... Started by ts19998	1 Replies 71 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by jomama
Lengbeyer argues that one must either believe moral relativism or moral absolutism, because there is ... Started by TVarnum	3 Replies 131 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by javimendoza7
Ruth Benedict claims that our moral norms are ________ defined. a. culturally b. individually ... Started by joe	1 Replies 92 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by smrerig
According to William Sumner, morality is not __________. a. historical. b. intuitive. c. ... Started by Tirant22	1 Replies 65 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by mbcrismon
For William Sumner, the task of philosophical ethics is to __________. a. guide societal change. ... Started by clippers!	1 Replies 64 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by at
According to Lengbeyer, the ethical pluralist conceives of ethical judgments as being most like ... Started by jhjkgdfhk	1 Replies 116 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by softEldritch
Increased awareness of the validity of ways of life that are different from their own has led many ... Started by abarnes	1 Replies 66 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by b614102004
Thomas Nagel argues that the objective basis of morality lies in __________. a. the commands of ... Started by Frost2351	1 Replies 123 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Qarqy
Martin Luther King, Jr., in his I Have a Dream speech, appeals to ________ rights. a. relative ... Started by Alygatorr01285	1 Replies 97 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Brummell1998
Which one of the following is not a right present in the UN Declaration of Human Rights? a. ... Started by amal	3 Replies 89 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by pangili4
According to Nagel, religion is not the foundation for morality because __________. a. Gods ... Started by dollx	1 Replies 82 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by maya.nigrin17@yahoo.com
Fluehr-Leben argues that anthropologists __________. a. should take a stand for human rights ... Started by fasfsadfdsfa	1 Replies 225 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by mammy1697
Which of the following claims does Pojman not argue for? a. There are universal moral ... Started by maegan_martin	1 Replies 103 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by DHRUVSHAH
Which one of the following does Herodotus refer to in support of relativism? a. The findings of ... Started by mia	1 Replies 40 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by GCabra
In Platos The Ring of Gyges,, Glaucon argues that men honor justice because they lack the power to ... Started by cherise1989	1 Replies 53 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by at
In the state of nature, the measure of what is right is personal profit, or gain. Indicate ... Started by tuffie	1 Replies 63 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by micaelaswann
Harry Browne argues that the criminal and the humanitarian have the same motive for their actions. ... Started by WWatsford	1 Replies 51 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by kbennett34
Ethical egoism is the view that human beings always act from the motive of self-interest. ... Started by tingc95	3 Replies 87 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by owenfalvey
Ayn Rand argues that the problem with egoism is it permits no concept of justice. Indicate ... Started by Tirant22	1 Replies 48 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by krakiolit
Peter Singer argues that the empirical data has established beyond any reasonable doubt that the ... Started by Pineappleeh	1 Replies 82 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Hikerman221
As a utilitarian, Singer argues that it is immediate pleasure which gives meaning to our lives. ... Started by dalyningkenk	1 Replies 81 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by peilian
Singer argues that virtue is important for maximizing utility. Indicate whether the statement ... Started by Themember4	1 Replies 73 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by jaygar71
Ayn Rand claims that in order to redeem humanity and morality, we must redeem the concept of ... Started by Pineapplelove6	1 Replies 112 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by cpetit11