Religion and Philosophy

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Butler cites self-partiality as a reason it is so hard for us to follow the ancient dictum Know ... Started by K@	1 Replies 81 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by lindahyatt42
Kant argues that we cannot arrive at a sound opinion of our self worth by comparing ourselves with ... Started by kodithompson	1 Replies 57 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by johnharpe
Kant agrees with Augustines claim that we are directly inclined to be devilish. Indicate ... Started by 123654777	1 Replies 111 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by C.mcnichol98
According to Plutarch, a pleasant and happy life comes from __________. a. vast houses b. a ... Started by dakota nelson	1 Replies 49 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by k.lashomb
Augustines motive for stealing a pear as a youth was __________. a. his need for food. b. his ... Started by burchfield96	1 Replies 49 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Hikerman221
In the selection from Dante's Inferno, what vice being punished by the sinners encountered? a. ... Started by 123654777	1 Replies 92 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Dnite
Samuel Johnson points out that some people who deceive themselves __________. a. equate doing a ... Started by Evvie72	1 Replies 84 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by bob
It is our ________ that keeps us from acquiring knowledge of our own character, according to ... Started by Bob-Dole	3 Replies 95 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by BAOCHAU2803
Joseph Butler explains immoral actions like robbery and murder as motivated by a. the love of ... Started by leo leo	1 Replies 77 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by kusterl
Kant argues that in encouraging moral development in children, goodness must be commended ... Started by corkyiscool3328	1 Replies 91 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by TheDev123
For Kant, which of the following traits is characterized by being happy when others suffer, and ... Started by K@	1 Replies 45 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by pocatato
In the selection, Augustine confesses to God the guilt he feels for __________. a. stealing some ... Started by V@ndy87	1 Replies 83 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by mcomstock09
Plutarch believes that there is ________ pleasure produced by vice. a. much b. no c. some ... Started by FButt	1 Replies 42 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by laurnthompson
Who emphasizes our need to commune with our own hearts, and be still? a. Augustine b. Plutarch ... Started by tth	1 Replies 41 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by brittrenee
For Butler, vice is defined as __________. a. disobedience of ones religion. b. having an ... Started by B	1 Replies 66 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by bassamabas
According to Kant, we should only accept favors from someone else when __________. a. we are ... Started by lb_gilbert	3 Replies 79 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by brittrenee
John Arthur agrees with Peter Singer that we are obligated to prevent something bad from ... Started by Yi-Chen	1 Replies 88 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by mohan
The most important objection to making fetal viability as the criterion for when the fetus becomes ... Started by AEWBW	1 Replies 103 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by bubulittle310@msn.cn
Mary Ann Warren argues that a womans right to happiness and freedom will always override whatever ... Started by penza	1 Replies 69 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by quynhmickitran
Judith Jarvis Thomson argues that if opponents of abortion could establish that the fetus is a ... Started by bb	1 Replies 89 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by debra928
Immanuel Kant holds the view that we have no direct duties to animals, because they are not ... Started by bclement10	1 Replies 88 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Benayers
It is morally permissible to eat meat, as long as the animals are treated humanely prior to killing ... Started by mrsjacobs44	1 Replies 110 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by livaneabi
Michael Pollans view is that the idea that animal liberation is the next step in moral progress is ... Started by jwb375	1 Replies 107 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by spencer.martell
Roger Scruton argues that we must grant rights to animals, because this is a sign of virtue and ... Started by rmenurse	3 Replies 84 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by softEldritch
Warren employs an analogy between the starving child and the fetus in her argument for the ... Started by Bernana	1 Replies 78 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by britb2u