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cartlidgeashley

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A crucial premise in Singers argument is his criterion of moral standing. He
  argues that any being that can feel pain and experience pleasure has moral standing.
  From what moral theory is Singer arguing?


 
 

a. Theory of Natural Law
  b. Egoism
  c. Utilitarianism
  d. Kantianism



Question 2

Singer criticizes speciesism. This is the view that the interests of human beings
  are more important than the interests of nonhuman animals. Which philosopher
  does Singer identity with this view?


 
 

a. Socrates
  b. Aristotle
  c. Mill
  d. Kant



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Sophiapenny

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


cartlidgeashley

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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