Religion and Philosophy

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According to Louis Pojman, Ayn Rands argument in favor of ethical egoism is guilty of the fallacy of ... Started by jparksx	1 Replies 85 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by aburgess
Given the importance of virtue, McGinn argues that we must make it our central preoccupation in ... Started by asmith134	1 Replies 72 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by akemokai
In his discussion of self-love, Hume argues that animals do have the capacity for kindness to their ... Started by justinmsk	3 Replies 102 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by cdmart10
James Rachels seeks to show that psychological egoism and ethical egoism have moral flaws and ... Started by Evvie72	1 Replies 127 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by heinisk01
Glaucon argues that it is better __________. a. to appear unjust, but be just b. to appear ... Started by s.tung	1 Replies 72 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by lou
According to Hobbes, the state of nature is __________. a. a state of perpetual war b. a state ... Started by Hungry!	1 Replies 109 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by karmakat49
Which of the following does Hume suggest as a counterexample to the claim that all we do is for the ... Started by anshika	1 Replies 49 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Briannahope
Harry Browne claims that we should give our time, money, or energy to ________ before we use any of ... Started by leo leo	1 Replies 87 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by micaelaswann
Which of the following is not a confusion that helps remove the plausibility of psychological ... Started by rosent76	1 Replies 55 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by nicoleclaire22
Which of the following philosophers believes that altruistic ethics is responsible for immorality, ... Started by sabina	1 Replies 101 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by nicoleclaire22
The problem with Ayn Rands argument with respect to ethical egoism, according to Louis Pojman, is ... Started by CQXA	3 Replies 74 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by ansleighelindsey
We should be virtuous because ________, argues Colin McGinn. a. virtue will produce happiness ... Started by Sportsfan2111	1 Replies 64 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by vkodali
If a person has the virtue of ________, then she has the capacity to make up her own mind based on ... Started by genevieve1028	1 Replies 60 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by cadimas
Which of the following best describes Peter Singers understanding of the ethical point of view? ... Started by altibaby	1 Replies 77 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by k.lashomb
Thomas Hobbes argues that faculties of human nature are __________. a. spirit, appetite, and ... Started by james	1 Replies 98 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by kxciann
James Rachels believes that there ________ to accept psychological egoism. a. are many good ... Started by wenmo	1 Replies 81 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by miss_1456@hotmail.com
John Harris argues from a Utilitarian perspective. Indicate whether the statement is true or ... Started by altibaby	1 Replies 93 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by ky860224
The Divine Command theory holds that right actions are right because God commands them. ... Started by s.tung	1 Replies 176 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by ririgirl15
According Mortimer, God as Creator is foundational to the Christian belief system. Indicate ... Started by geoffrey	3 Replies 122 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Briannahope
Utilitarianism includes the claim that our ultimate ends include a life of pleasure and freedom of ... Started by Collmarie	1 Replies 103 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Pswine
Mortimer argues that society exists for the good of its individual members. Indicate whether ... Started by abarnes	1 Replies 79 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com
Sommers notes that large numbers of ordinary German people actively participated in the Holocaust. ... Started by Lisaclaire	1 Replies 67 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by mcabuhat
Immanuel Kant holds that all rational beings are moral agents. Indicate whether the statement ... Started by AEWBW	1 Replies 115 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Kedrick2014
Kant claims that the only thing good in itself is a loving heart. Indicate whether the statement ... Started by Hungry!	1 Replies 117 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Juro
Mortimer argues that Scriptural revelation provides perfect knowledge of the innate inalienable ... Started by LCritchfi	1 Replies 74 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by epscape