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dalyningkenk

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Catherine Wilson suggests that when philosophers justify consumption of gourmet meals
  and fine wines, and the purchase of expensive clothing and theater tickets and crystal
  stemware, they
 
  a. may unconsciously be developing an ideology for a wealthy class in a consumer
  society.
  b. are simply following the basic principles laid down by Plato.
  c. are deeply influenced by the values of the Jewish and Christian traditions.
  d. are overly influenced by their intuitions, and insufficiently influenced by their reason.
  e. have allowed their ethical theories to become too abstract.

Question 2

All that counts for the utilitarians is whether rewards or punishments are deserved.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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mjenn52

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

a

Answer to Question 2

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dalyningkenk

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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