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vinney12

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Which of the following is NOT true of Hobbes' social contract theory?
 
  A) It is both a political and a moral position.
  B) It assumes that a person's agreement to social rules will be grounded in self-interest.
  C) It assumes that the outcome of the social contract will be a democratic government.
  D) It assumes that a person's agreement to social rules will be rational.

Question 2

What is the difference between these two claims: Claim 1 . You shouldn't lie because lying will always come back to haunt you. Claim 2 . You shouldn't lie because lying always causes someone to suffer.
 
  A) Claim 1 would be a counsel of prudence, but claim 2 would be a moral claim.
  B) Claim 1 would be a moral claim, but claim 2 would be a counsel of prudence.
  C) Claim 1 would be an example of individual ethical egoism, but claim 2 would an example of universal ethical egoism.
  D) Claim 1 would be an example of universal ethical egoism, but claim 2 would an example of individual ethical egoism.



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jojobee318

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A




vinney12

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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