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cdr_15

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Railton devotes considerable discussion to another basic distinction in types of
  consequentialist theories; a distinction between what types of consequentialism?
 
  a. Immanent and transcendent
  b. Fatalistic and autonomous
  c. Abstract and concrete
  d. Fixed and evolving
  e. Act and rule

Question 2

Which of the following is a utilitarian argument against discrimination?
 
  A. People are treated as members of class with a certain characteristic, not as persons. They are not ends in themselves, but because of that characteristic, they are denied equal treatment and respect.
  B. Since the least advantaged in a society would be better off in a nondiscriminatory society than in one that discriminates, the rational person would see that nondiscrimination is morally preferable.
  C. The dominant class has a desire to maintain its superiority and its class prerogatives.
  D. Systematic discrimination produces a class of people who are arguably treated unjustly. Other groups in the society will also have cause to worry about whether they will be the next group to be discriminated against. On the whole, more harm than good is done.



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Answer to Question 1

e

Answer to Question 2

D




cdr_15

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Gracias!

 

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