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Question 11 pts According to Robinson’s article “Magnanimity and Integrity as Military Virtues”, a person who has integrity is someone who: Does what is right, even when it is disapproved of by others Does what is right, only if it is approved of by others Does what is right, only when commanded to do so Does what is right, unless they are commanded to do otherwise Flag this Question Question 21 pts According to Aristotle, we should begin ethical inquiry by specifying: the ultimate aim of all that we do. what our fundamental duties are. what constraints on behavior it would be reasonable to agree to. the will of God. Flag this Question Question 31 pts In the article “Magnanimity and Integrity as Military Virtues,” Robinson argues that integrity should be regarded as: An absolute value in the honor group An absolute value only on the battlefield An absolute value only for noncombatants None of the above Flag this Question Question 41 pts Aristotle conceives of a virtue as: a rule that tells you what the right action is. a positive self-image. a state of character that enables practically wise choices. conformity to society’s standards. Flag this Question Question 51 pts In The Emperor’s Club, what best describes the teacher’s (Kevin Kline) response to his student’s (Emile Hirsch) admission of cheating? He hugged him and thanked him for being honest. He threatened to turn him in and have him punished. d. He reminded him that it is against school policy to cheat, and thus that he erred by breaking the school’s rules. He challenged him to regard virtue and character as more important than success alone. Flag this Question Question 61 pts Aristotle regards passions and feelings, such as anger, as: capable of excess, defect, or the intermediate state characteristic of virtue. good when directed by reason toward the right objects and the right amounts. always either an excess or a defect in one’s character. Both (a) and (b). Flag this Question Question 71 pts According to the scene from The Bridge on the River Kwai, what is the ultimate reason Colonel Nicholson (Alec Guinness) insists that the soldiers work hard to build the best bridge possible: Because it is an expression of the virtues of a soldier - like strength and dignity - even in captivity. So that the British forces will be able to fight the Japanese more effectively. Because the better the bridge, the more benefit they will receive and less punishment they will endure from their captors. Because even in captivity, they know that God is watching them. Flag this Question Question 81 pts According to Aristotle, happiness is: a life that is lived well. satisfying as many desires and goals as possible. pleasure and the absence of pain. constant feelings of euphoric bliss and joy. Flag this Question Question 91 pts According to “Ideals of Human Excellence and Preserving Natural Environments,” Thomas Hill would claim that a failure to appreci ...
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According to “Ideals of Human Excellence and Preserving Natural Environments,” Thomas Hill would claim that a failure to appreciate the aesthetic value of the environment (Points : 1)
might indicate that the person simply has a different set of subjective tastes.
might indicate that one lacks a precise philosophical account of the beautiful.
might indicate an inability to express proper self-deception.
might indicate an inability to appreciate the true value of things in general.
Question 2.2. Which of the following would be an idea shared both by the teacher (Kevin Kline) from the clip of The Emperor’s Club, and by Aristotle? (Points : 1)
Cheating might lead to external success, but at the cost of internal failure.
If one exercises the virtues like honesty, one is bound to achieve greater wealth, success, and honor.
If you act dishonestly, you are bound to eventually get caught, and that is why you should always be honest.
Watch what you say because you never know who might be listening.
Question 3.3. In what way would Thomas Hill’s notion of “self-acceptance”, as described in “Ideals of Human Excellence and Preserving Natural Environments”, correspond to Aristotle’s conception of eudaimonia? (Points : 1)
They both are inherently immoral and contrary to virtue.
They both require the total rejection of standards outside the self.
They both have nothing to do with ethics.
They both involve acknowledging and respecting the kinds of creatures that we are.
Question 4.4. Aristotle describes each virtue as: (Points : 1)
a minimum of some character trait.
an intermediate between excess and defect of some character trait.
a maximum of some character trait.
none of the above
Question 5.5. Aristotle conceives of a virtue as: (Points : 1)
conformity to society’s standards.
a state of character that enables practically wise choices.
a positive self-image.
a rule that tells you what the right action is.
Question 6.6. Aristotle regards passions and feelings, such as anger, as: (Points : 1)
good when directed by reason toward the right objects and the right amounts.
always either an excess or a defect in one’s character.
capable of excess, defect, or the intermediate state characteristic of virtue.
Both (a) and (b).
Question 7.7. What would best express Colonel Nicholson’s (Alec Guinness) view regarding what makes a good soldier, as expressed in the The Bridge on the River Kwai clip? (Points : 1)
The virtues of a good soldier are consistent no matter the circumstance.
A good solider acts virtuously even when it may not directly benefit himself and his country.
All of the above.
The good soldier maintains his or her integrity even if the enemy does not.
Question 8.8. According to Aristotle, happiness is: (Points : 1)
constant feelings of euph.
Ashford phi 208 - Week 4 - QuizQuestion 1. 1. Aristotl.docx
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Question 1. 1. Aristotle describes each virtue as: (Points : 1)
a maximum.
a minimum
a relative mean.
an absolute mean.
Question 2. 2. Hill claims that a fruitful way to think about the badness of destroying the environment is: (Points : 1)
To think about what kind of human would choose to destroy the earth.
To appeal to theories about God and care for the earth.
To examine people’s intuitions about whether it is right to harm the environment.
To examine the rights that belong to the environment and act on the basis of those rights.
Question 3. 3. In Aristotle’s view, the virtues are: (Points : 1)
acquired through habit.
acquired through philosophical reflection.
a gift from the gods.
something we are either born with or not.
Question 4. 4. Which of the following would be an idea shared both by the teacher (Kevin Kline) from the clip of The Emperor’s Club, and by either MacIntyre or Aristotle (or both)? (Points : 1)
If you act dishonestly, you are bound to eventually get caught, and that is why you should always be honest.
If one exercises the virtues like honesty, one is bound to achieve greater wealth, success, and honor.
Cheating might lead to external success, but at the cost of internal failure.
Watch what you say because you never know who might be listening .
Question 5. 5. According to Thomas Hill’s account of environmental ethics, a person might show a lack of virtue when they: (Points : 1)
fail to realize that human needs and interests are worthless and unimportant.
fail find any aesthetic value in nature.
fail to recognize the rights of nonsentient beings.
All of the above.
Question 6. 6. Hill refers to the ability to understand oneself, to face oneself, and to be honest about the kind of creature one is by this term: (Points : 1)
Self-love
Humility
Self-acceptance
Relational harmony
Question 7. 7. Robinson agrees with Aquinas’ idea that
@The answer can be found on p. 265 of Robinson’s article “Magnanimity and Integrity as Military Virtues” (Points : 1)
Honor is a subjective quality
Honor is secondary to integrity
Honor must be displayed in action
Honor is secondary to magnanimity
None of the above
Question 8. 8. According to Aristotle, happiness is: (Points : 1)
a contented state of mind.
as much pleasure and as little pain as possible.
feeling good about oneself.
a life that is lived well.
Question 9. 9. Aristotle conceives of a virtue as: (Points : 1)
a rule that tells you what the right action is.
a state of character that enables practically wise choices.
a positive self-image.
a way to gain as much pleasure as possible.
Question 10. 10. Most definitions of honor regard it as having the following two elements:
@The answer can be found on p 259 of Robinson’s article “Magnanimity and Integrity as Military Virtues” (Points : 1)
Internal and external
Subjective and personal
Constructive and deductive
Military and civilian
None of the abov.
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Question 1.1. According to Aristotle, happiness is: (Points : 1)
a contented state of mind.
as much pleasure and as little pain as possible.
feeling good about oneself.
a life that is lived well.
Question 2.2. What would best express Colonel Nicholson’s (Alec Guinness) view regarding what makes a soldier, as expressed in the The Bridge on the River Kwai clip? (Points : 1)
The virtues of a good soldier are consistent no matter the circumstance.
A good solider only acts virtuously when it benefits himself and his country.
The good soldier regards the enemy as having less intrinsic worth than one’s own people.
All of the above.
Question 3.3. In his discussion of virtue and honor in the military, what does Robinson consider to be the relation between integrity and magnanimity? (Points : 1)
They both should be pursued to the greatest extent possible.
The inner honor of integrity should always take priority over the outer honors associated with magnanimity.
Finding a suitable balance between the two helps prevent the excesses of each on its own.
The prospect of honors from one’s peers is the only realistic motivation for a soldier to act virtuously.
None of the above.
Question 4.4. In Aristotle’s view, the virtues are: (Points : 1)
acquired through habit.
acquired through philosophical reflection.
a gift from the gods.
something we are either born with or not.
Question 5.5. Robinson argues that integrity should be regarded as: (Points : 1)
An absolute value in all military activities
An absolute value in the honor group
An absolute value only on the battlefield
An absolute value only for noncombatants
None of the above
Question 6.6. Robinson suggests that the more closely one associates with one’s identity with a certain group, the more one will (Points : 1)
Associate one’s honor with defying the honor of the group
Associate one’s honor with that of the group
Associate one’s honor with that of the enemy group
Associate one’s honor with the honor of prudence
None of the above
Question 7.7. Robinson argues that honor (Points : 1)
Encourages restraint in warfare
Encourages heroism in warfare
Encourages the waging of war
Encourages abuse in warfare
All of the above
Question 8.8. In Hill’s example, what did the wealthy eccentric man do to his yard after he bought a new house? (Points : 1)
cut down an avocado tree
covered the yard with asphalt
remodeled the kitchen
1 and 2
Question 9.9. Most definitions of honor regard it as having the following two elements: (Points : 1)
Internal and external
Subjective and personal
Constructive and deductive
Military and civilian
None of the above
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Question 11 ptsKenneth Anderson argues that the fact that drones.docx
Question 11 pts
Kenneth Anderson argues that the fact that drones make the resort to force easier
means that enemies will always be too afraid to attack us
means that we should instead favor cruise missiles
does not mean that drones make the resort to force too easy
all of the above
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Question 21 pts
In the Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals Kant claims that to act on ‘duty’ is
to act out of respect for law
to act from a self-seeking purpose
to act because you want to
to act out of the fear of God
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Question 31 pts
In the video, “Drones Are Ethical and Effective,” Kenneth Anderson argues that the use of drones is ethical because
it removes all possibility of civilian casualties
it is more precise than other forms of weaponry and can result in fewer casualties
any weapon is justified if it kills as many enemies as possible
every country a right to do whatever is necessary to ensure victory
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Question 41 pts
Which would be an example of acting from duty, according to Kant’s Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals:
Respecting others because you want them to like you.
Keeping one’s promise because that’s what everyone should always do.
Being honest with my customers in order to increase my company’s profits.
All of the above.
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Question 51 pts
In the article “War and Massacre,” Thomas Nagel argues that utilitarianism
is primarily concerned with what a person is doing
is primarily concerned with absolute rules
is primarily concerned with universal law
is primary concerned with what will happen
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Question 61 pts
In “War and Massacre,” Thomas Nagel argues that all rules of engagement should be governed by the principle that
any means can be justified if it leads to a worthy end
the greatest good can justify targeting anyone in principle
achieving victory in war overrides any other consideration
none of the above
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Question 71 pts
Which one of these is a way of expressing Kant’s Categorical Imperative?
Act as if the maxim of your action were to become by your will a universal law.
Act so that the maxim of your action ensures the satisfaction of your desires.
Act so that you use humanity, whether in your own person or in the person of another, always as a means to the greatest possible utility.
None of the above.
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Question 81 pts
Michael Walzer argues that in the unique world of war, both morality and authority are
established by rules of war
radically contested
established by neutral states
none of the above
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Question 91 pts
In the video “Drones Are Not Ethical and Effective,” Jeremy Waldron argues that one reason drones are not ethical because their use involves
the maintenance of a secret death list by government authorities
total transparency and accountability
the assurance that only combatants will be targeted
an increased risk to drone operators
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1. In Kant Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals, the maxim of .docx
1. In Kant Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals, the maxim of an act is: (Points : 1)
the policy or principle that you would be following if you did it.
the expected overall utility resulting from the action.
the moral rule that an act either respects or violates .
all of the above.
Question 2.2. If Glaukon is correct, then justice (Points : 1)
is valuable in its own right.
is always more beneficial than injustice.
has value only relative to its usefulness to the individual.
has value only relative particular cultures.
Question 3.3. Aristotle describes each virtue as: (Points : 1)
a maximum.
a minimum
a relative mean.
an absolute mean.
Question 4.4. What is palliative care? (Points : 1)
Treatments that relieve suffering for people in life threatening situations that allow them to live their lives to the fullest.
Treatments that are only provided in Canada.
Treatments that heal people when they face life-threatening illnesses.
Treatments that involve painful processes that help to kill cancer and other diseases.
Question 5.5. In Held’s article, a thinker named Annette Baier claims that the history of Western ethical thought does not take into account feminine aspects because (Points : 1)
The great moral theorists were men who had little intimate interaction with women.
The great moral theorists were often loving husbands.
The great moral theorists hated women.
The great moral theorists
Question 6.6. Rachels claims that: (Points : 1)
there is no moral difference between active and passive euthanasia, considered in themselves.
there is always a moral difference between the consequences of active and passive euthanasia.
both a and b.
neither a nor b.
Question 7.7. In Aristotle’s view, the virtues are: (Points : 1)
acquired through habit.
acquired through philosophical reflection.
a gift from the gods.
something we are either born with or not.
Question 8.8. If Midgley is correct, moral scepticism (Points : 1)
Leads to inaction.
Leads to crude opinions.
Leads to immorality.
Rejects all criticism.
Question 9.9. What does Peter Singer say about the history of liberation movements? (Points : 1)
They tend to become narrower in scope … zeroing in on the exact class that deserves moral consideration.
They tend to become wider in scope … with people learning to apply moral principles to groups previously not considered.
They tend to become more discriminatory … giving fewer and fewer rights to the less privileged.
They tend to discover that the original concepts in the past were superior and it is a mistake to veer from traditional wisdom.
Question 10.10. According to Kant, suicide is: (Points : 1)
Moral if and only if one’s life becomes too burdensome.
Moral if and only if it relieves other p.
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1. The conventional doctrine is endorsed by: (Points : 1)
Rachels.
the American Medical Association.
both a and b.
neither a nor b.
Question 2.2. What moral theory does Jeremy Bentham (with whom Singer seems to agree) endorse? (Points : 1)
Moral relativism
Anarchism
Utilitarianism
Social Contract Theory
Question 3.3. In the video “Drones Are Not Ethical and Effective,” Jeremy Waldron argues that drones are not ethical because their use involves (Points : 1)
total transparency and accountability
the assurance that only combatants will be targeted
the maintenance of a secret death list by government authorities
all of the above
Question 4.4. What does Noddings say about women’s feelings about the death of the body? (Points : 1)
Women, more than anyone, just want to know that the soul of their child has gone to heaven
Women know the preciousness of the body because they create them and care for them
Women are happy not to have to deal with the messiness of dead bodies
Men tend to be more sensitive to the death of the body since they are the ones that have to risk their own lives in war
Question 5.5. If Midgley is correct, moral scepticism (Points : 1)
Leads to inaction.
Leads to crude opinions.
Leads to immorality.
Rejects all criticism.
Question 6.6. In what way would Hill’s notion of “self-acceptance” correspond to Aristotle’s conception of eudaimonia? (Points : 1)
They both are inherently selfish and contrary to virtue.
They both require the virtues of arrogance and pride.
Neither has anything to do with ethics.
They both involve acknowledging that we are the sorts of creatures we are.
Question 7.7. In The Emperor’s Club, what best describes the teacher’s (Kevin Kline) response to his student’s (Emile Hirsch) admission of cheating? (Points : 1)
He hugged him and thanked him for being honest.
He threatened to turn him in and have him punished.
He challenged him to regard virtue and character as more important than success alone.
He reminded him that it is against school policy to cheat, and thus that he erred by breaking the school’s rules.
Question 8.8. Which of the following does Tom Regan say about the utilitarian approach to animal ethics? (Points : 1)
It is inadequate because it does not give value to individuals but only to their feelings
It is perfect because it does not allow for discrimination based upon morally irrelevant attributes like race or species
It is wrong because it treats human suffering as more important than animal suffering
It ignores everything that does not have enough ‘utility’ and therefore does not take into account important things that it does not consider ‘useful’
Question 9.9. A false promise, according to Kant, is: (Points : 1)
something that I could never will to be universal law.
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Question 11 pts
In what way does Peter Singer think that speciesism is similar to racism and sexism?
A )They all can be habits of thought and action that we should be striving to overcome.
B )They all involve favoring one group over another on the basis of morally arbitrary differences.
C) They are all forms of unjust prejudice and discrimination.
D )All of the above.
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Question 21 pts
The video “Meet Your Meat” can best be described as primarily communicating which message?
A)Modern industrial farming methods involve extraordinary levels of cruelty and neglect of animal well-being.
B)Modern industrial farming methods are necessary in order to feed the world’s population.
C)Modern industrial farms are open and honest about the methods they use.
D)Modern industrial farms take every measure to ensure that animal products are healthy and free of contaminants.
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Question 31 pts
What is the point of Regan’s discussion about Aunt Bea and utilitarianism’s respect for human life?
Utilitarianism feels that human life is sacred and not to be sacrificed under any circumstance
Utilitarianism would say that God’s law that “thou shalt not kill” has no exceptions
Utilitarianism might entail that one individual’s right to life can be overridden in order to save many other people’s lives
Utilitarianism says that human life does not have value at all, and so a person can be killed for almost any reason
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Question 41 pts
What is a key feature of utilitarianism according to the assigned texts?
Utilitarianism bases morality on the outcome of our actions.
Utilitarianism depends upon belief in God.
Utilitarianism denies that moral questions have a right or wrong answer.
Utilitarianism holds that actions are right or wrong regardless of the circumstances.
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Question 51 pts
In what way is Peter Singer’s argument in “All Animals are Equal” utilitarian?
It is based on an absolute prohibition on all forms of killing.
It is based on the obligation to maximize happiness and minimize suffering, no matter who or what is experiencing it.
It is based on the inherent superiority of animals to humans.
It is based on the idea that animals were created to be useful to humans.
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Question 61 pts
How do we determine the difference between higher and lower pleasures, according to Mill?
The preference of those who are acquainted with both.
The relative duration and intensity.
Their conformity to religious teaching.
We can’t, since there is no difference between pleasures.
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Question 71 pts
Which of the following describes how egg-laying hens are treated in factory farms, according to the video “Meet Your Meat”?
They are allowed to scratch through dirt and grass looking for seeds and bugs in the fresh open air.
They are given ample space to roam and to express their own natural behavior
They are kept in such tight confinement that they c ...
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QUESTION 1
1. In the Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle declares that if there is some universal or absolute good in the life of a human being, it must be ___________. Which the following best characterizes Aristotle’s account of this universal good?
a.
happiness = that which is always chosen as end in itself and never as a means.
b.
health = a man’s health is prior to any other possible good he can experience or hope for.
c.
holiness = without faith in and reverence to God, nothing else in life is worthwhile or meaningful.
d.
honesty = a man who is dishonest forfeits any possibility of obtaining the good in life.
e.
honor = that which brings praise, dignity, and respect in a life well lived.
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QUESTION 2
1. In considering the nature of human excellence or virtue, Aristotle claims the origin and growth of moral excellence is a result of
a.
our innate human nature.
b.
the good will.
c.
courage and moderation in all things.
d.
inheritance.
e.
habit or custom.
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QUESTION 3
1. In Aristotle’s theory of virtue, he argues that virtue, as a kind of excellence of a thing that causes it to be both a good example of that kind of thing and to be in such a condition as to perform its particular function well. Further, Aristotle claims that virtue
a.
is exactly the same thing as holiness or piety.
b.
is a kind of emotional health.
c.
aims at the mean between excess and deficiency.
d.
is a quality that only the male of the human species can ever perfectly embody.
e.
is the quality of never accepting moderation in any capacity or skill.
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QUESTION 4
1. Russell compares his theory of universals with Plato’s (although Plato call them “ideas” or “forms”). Although both theories are about the common nature or essence shared by all things given the same name or that are of the same kind, they differ, according to Russell, in which of the following ways?
a.
Plato’s theory of forms or universals is leads to a kind of mysticism while Russell’s theory of universals is grounded in logic.
b.
While Plato’s theory conceives of universals as existing in a different “plane” or level of reality—a supra-sensible world that is more real than the world of common sense, Russell’s universals exist only in individual minds.
c.
Plato’s theory claims substantives, adjectives, prepositions, and verbs stand for particulars and proper names stand for universals, Russell’s theory says just the opposite.
d.
Plato’s theory of forms or universals is about abstract ideas, not about something that actually exists in the real world, but Russell’s theory uses universals to refer to actual particular things that exist in time and space.
e.
While Plato’s theory of forms is clearly based on empiricist principles of knowledge, Russell sides much more with the rationalists.
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QUESTION 5
1. Ethical relativism is the view that
a.
whether an act is morally right can never be known for certain.
b.
the moral rightness of an act is relative to the ...
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According to “Ideals of Human Excellence and Preserving Natural Environments,” Thomas Hill would claim that a failure to appreciate the aesthetic value of the environment (Points : 1)
might indicate that the person simply has a different set of subjective tastes.
might indicate that one lacks a precise philosophical account of the beautiful.
might indicate an inability to express proper self-deception.
might indicate an inability to appreciate the true value of things in general.
Question 2.2. Which of the following would be an idea shared both by the teacher (Kevin Kline) from the clip of The Emperor’s Club, and by Aristotle? (Points : 1)
Cheating might lead to external success, but at the cost of internal failure.
If one exercises the virtues like honesty, one is bound to achieve greater wealth, success, and honor.
If you act dishonestly, you are bound to eventually get caught, and that is why you should always be honest.
Watch what you say because you never know who might be listening.
Question 3.3. In what way would Thomas Hill’s notion of “self-acceptance”, as described in “Ideals of Human Excellence and Preserving Natural Environments”, correspond to Aristotle’s conception of eudaimonia? (Points : 1)
They both are inherently immoral and contrary to virtue.
They both require the total rejection of standards outside the self.
They both have nothing to do with ethics.
They both involve acknowledging and respecting the kinds of creatures that we are.
Question 4.4. Aristotle describes each virtue as: (Points : 1)
a minimum of some character trait.
an intermediate between excess and defect of some character trait.
a maximum of some character trait.
none of the above
Question 5.5. Aristotle conceives of a virtue as: (Points : 1)
conformity to society’s standards.
a state of character that enables practically wise choices.
a positive self-image.
a rule that tells you what the right action is.
Question 6.6. Aristotle regards passions and feelings, such as anger, as: (Points : 1)
good when directed by reason toward the right objects and the right amounts.
always either an excess or a defect in one’s character.
capable of excess, defect, or the intermediate state characteristic of virtue.
Both (a) and (b).
Question 7.7. What would best express Colonel Nicholson’s (Alec Guinness) view regarding what makes a good soldier, as expressed in the The Bridge on the River Kwai clip? (Points : 1)
The virtues of a good soldier are consistent no matter the circumstance.
A good solider acts virtuously even when it may not directly benefit himself and his country.
All of the above.
The good soldier maintains his or her integrity even if the enemy does not.
Question 8.8. According to Aristotle, happiness is: (Points : 1)
constant feelings of euph.
Ashford phi 208 - Week 4 - QuizQuestion 1. 1. Aristotl.docx
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Question 1. 1. Aristotle describes each virtue as: (Points : 1)
a maximum.
a minimum
a relative mean.
an absolute mean.
Question 2. 2. Hill claims that a fruitful way to think about the badness of destroying the environment is: (Points : 1)
To think about what kind of human would choose to destroy the earth.
To appeal to theories about God and care for the earth.
To examine people’s intuitions about whether it is right to harm the environment.
To examine the rights that belong to the environment and act on the basis of those rights.
Question 3. 3. In Aristotle’s view, the virtues are: (Points : 1)
acquired through habit.
acquired through philosophical reflection.
a gift from the gods.
something we are either born with or not.
Question 4. 4. Which of the following would be an idea shared both by the teacher (Kevin Kline) from the clip of The Emperor’s Club, and by either MacIntyre or Aristotle (or both)? (Points : 1)
If you act dishonestly, you are bound to eventually get caught, and that is why you should always be honest.
If one exercises the virtues like honesty, one is bound to achieve greater wealth, success, and honor.
Cheating might lead to external success, but at the cost of internal failure.
Watch what you say because you never know who might be listening .
Question 5. 5. According to Thomas Hill’s account of environmental ethics, a person might show a lack of virtue when they: (Points : 1)
fail to realize that human needs and interests are worthless and unimportant.
fail find any aesthetic value in nature.
fail to recognize the rights of nonsentient beings.
All of the above.
Question 6. 6. Hill refers to the ability to understand oneself, to face oneself, and to be honest about the kind of creature one is by this term: (Points : 1)
Self-love
Humility
Self-acceptance
Relational harmony
Question 7. 7. Robinson agrees with Aquinas’ idea that
@The answer can be found on p. 265 of Robinson’s article “Magnanimity and Integrity as Military Virtues” (Points : 1)
Honor is a subjective quality
Honor is secondary to integrity
Honor must be displayed in action
Honor is secondary to magnanimity
None of the above
Question 8. 8. According to Aristotle, happiness is: (Points : 1)
a contented state of mind.
as much pleasure and as little pain as possible.
feeling good about oneself.
a life that is lived well.
Question 9. 9. Aristotle conceives of a virtue as: (Points : 1)
a rule that tells you what the right action is.
a state of character that enables practically wise choices.
a positive self-image.
a way to gain as much pleasure as possible.
Question 10. 10. Most definitions of honor regard it as having the following two elements:
@The answer can be found on p 259 of Robinson’s article “Magnanimity and Integrity as Military Virtues” (Points : 1)
Internal and external
Subjective and personal
Constructive and deductive
Military and civilian
None of the abov.
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a contented state of mind.
as much pleasure and as little pain as possible.
feeling good about oneself.
a life that is lived well.
Question 2.2. What would best express Colonel Nicholson’s (Alec Guinness) view regarding what makes a soldier, as expressed in the The Bridge on the River Kwai clip? (Points : 1)
The virtues of a good soldier are consistent no matter the circumstance.
A good solider only acts virtuously when it benefits himself and his country.
The good soldier regards the enemy as having less intrinsic worth than one’s own people.
All of the above.
Question 3.3. In his discussion of virtue and honor in the military, what does Robinson consider to be the relation between integrity and magnanimity? (Points : 1)
They both should be pursued to the greatest extent possible.
The inner honor of integrity should always take priority over the outer honors associated with magnanimity.
Finding a suitable balance between the two helps prevent the excesses of each on its own.
The prospect of honors from one’s peers is the only realistic motivation for a soldier to act virtuously.
None of the above.
Question 4.4. In Aristotle’s view, the virtues are: (Points : 1)
acquired through habit.
acquired through philosophical reflection.
a gift from the gods.
something we are either born with or not.
Question 5.5. Robinson argues that integrity should be regarded as: (Points : 1)
An absolute value in all military activities
An absolute value in the honor group
An absolute value only on the battlefield
An absolute value only for noncombatants
None of the above
Question 6.6. Robinson suggests that the more closely one associates with one’s identity with a certain group, the more one will (Points : 1)
Associate one’s honor with defying the honor of the group
Associate one’s honor with that of the group
Associate one’s honor with that of the enemy group
Associate one’s honor with the honor of prudence
None of the above
Question 7.7. Robinson argues that honor (Points : 1)
Encourages restraint in warfare
Encourages heroism in warfare
Encourages the waging of war
Encourages abuse in warfare
All of the above
Question 8.8. In Hill’s example, what did the wealthy eccentric man do to his yard after he bought a new house? (Points : 1)
cut down an avocado tree
covered the yard with asphalt
remodeled the kitchen
1 and 2
Question 9.9. Most definitions of honor regard it as having the following two elements: (Points : 1)
Internal and external
Subjective and personal
Constructive and deductive
Military and civilian
None of the above
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Question 11 pts
Kenneth Anderson argues that the fact that drones make the resort to force easier
means that enemies will always be too afraid to attack us
means that we should instead favor cruise missiles
does not mean that drones make the resort to force too easy
all of the above
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Question 21 pts
In the Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals Kant claims that to act on ‘duty’ is
to act out of respect for law
to act from a self-seeking purpose
to act because you want to
to act out of the fear of God
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Question 31 pts
In the video, “Drones Are Ethical and Effective,” Kenneth Anderson argues that the use of drones is ethical because
it removes all possibility of civilian casualties
it is more precise than other forms of weaponry and can result in fewer casualties
any weapon is justified if it kills as many enemies as possible
every country a right to do whatever is necessary to ensure victory
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Question 41 pts
Which would be an example of acting from duty, according to Kant’s Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals:
Respecting others because you want them to like you.
Keeping one’s promise because that’s what everyone should always do.
Being honest with my customers in order to increase my company’s profits.
All of the above.
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Question 51 pts
In the article “War and Massacre,” Thomas Nagel argues that utilitarianism
is primarily concerned with what a person is doing
is primarily concerned with absolute rules
is primarily concerned with universal law
is primary concerned with what will happen
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Question 61 pts
In “War and Massacre,” Thomas Nagel argues that all rules of engagement should be governed by the principle that
any means can be justified if it leads to a worthy end
the greatest good can justify targeting anyone in principle
achieving victory in war overrides any other consideration
none of the above
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Question 71 pts
Which one of these is a way of expressing Kant’s Categorical Imperative?
Act as if the maxim of your action were to become by your will a universal law.
Act so that the maxim of your action ensures the satisfaction of your desires.
Act so that you use humanity, whether in your own person or in the person of another, always as a means to the greatest possible utility.
None of the above.
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Question 81 pts
Michael Walzer argues that in the unique world of war, both morality and authority are
established by rules of war
radically contested
established by neutral states
none of the above
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Question 91 pts
In the video “Drones Are Not Ethical and Effective,” Jeremy Waldron argues that one reason drones are not ethical because their use involves
the maintenance of a secret death list by government authorities
total transparency and accountability
the assurance that only combatants will be targeted
an increased risk to drone operators
Fla ...
1. In Kant Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals, the maxim of .docx
1. In Kant Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals, the maxim of an act is: (Points : 1)
the policy or principle that you would be following if you did it.
the expected overall utility resulting from the action.
the moral rule that an act either respects or violates .
all of the above.
Question 2.2. If Glaukon is correct, then justice (Points : 1)
is valuable in its own right.
is always more beneficial than injustice.
has value only relative to its usefulness to the individual.
has value only relative particular cultures.
Question 3.3. Aristotle describes each virtue as: (Points : 1)
a maximum.
a minimum
a relative mean.
an absolute mean.
Question 4.4. What is palliative care? (Points : 1)
Treatments that relieve suffering for people in life threatening situations that allow them to live their lives to the fullest.
Treatments that are only provided in Canada.
Treatments that heal people when they face life-threatening illnesses.
Treatments that involve painful processes that help to kill cancer and other diseases.
Question 5.5. In Held’s article, a thinker named Annette Baier claims that the history of Western ethical thought does not take into account feminine aspects because (Points : 1)
The great moral theorists were men who had little intimate interaction with women.
The great moral theorists were often loving husbands.
The great moral theorists hated women.
The great moral theorists
Question 6.6. Rachels claims that: (Points : 1)
there is no moral difference between active and passive euthanasia, considered in themselves.
there is always a moral difference between the consequences of active and passive euthanasia.
both a and b.
neither a nor b.
Question 7.7. In Aristotle’s view, the virtues are: (Points : 1)
acquired through habit.
acquired through philosophical reflection.
a gift from the gods.
something we are either born with or not.
Question 8.8. If Midgley is correct, moral scepticism (Points : 1)
Leads to inaction.
Leads to crude opinions.
Leads to immorality.
Rejects all criticism.
Question 9.9. What does Peter Singer say about the history of liberation movements? (Points : 1)
They tend to become narrower in scope … zeroing in on the exact class that deserves moral consideration.
They tend to become wider in scope … with people learning to apply moral principles to groups previously not considered.
They tend to become more discriminatory … giving fewer and fewer rights to the less privileged.
They tend to discover that the original concepts in the past were superior and it is a mistake to veer from traditional wisdom.
Question 10.10. According to Kant, suicide is: (Points : 1)
Moral if and only if one’s life becomes too burdensome.
Moral if and only if it relieves other p.
1. The conventional doctrine is endorsed by (Points 1) Rache.docx
1. The conventional doctrine is endorsed by: (Points : 1)
Rachels.
the American Medical Association.
both a and b.
neither a nor b.
Question 2.2. What moral theory does Jeremy Bentham (with whom Singer seems to agree) endorse? (Points : 1)
Moral relativism
Anarchism
Utilitarianism
Social Contract Theory
Question 3.3. In the video “Drones Are Not Ethical and Effective,” Jeremy Waldron argues that drones are not ethical because their use involves (Points : 1)
total transparency and accountability
the assurance that only combatants will be targeted
the maintenance of a secret death list by government authorities
all of the above
Question 4.4. What does Noddings say about women’s feelings about the death of the body? (Points : 1)
Women, more than anyone, just want to know that the soul of their child has gone to heaven
Women know the preciousness of the body because they create them and care for them
Women are happy not to have to deal with the messiness of dead bodies
Men tend to be more sensitive to the death of the body since they are the ones that have to risk their own lives in war
Question 5.5. If Midgley is correct, moral scepticism (Points : 1)
Leads to inaction.
Leads to crude opinions.
Leads to immorality.
Rejects all criticism.
Question 6.6. In what way would Hill’s notion of “self-acceptance” correspond to Aristotle’s conception of eudaimonia? (Points : 1)
They both are inherently selfish and contrary to virtue.
They both require the virtues of arrogance and pride.
Neither has anything to do with ethics.
They both involve acknowledging that we are the sorts of creatures we are.
Question 7.7. In The Emperor’s Club, what best describes the teacher’s (Kevin Kline) response to his student’s (Emile Hirsch) admission of cheating? (Points : 1)
He hugged him and thanked him for being honest.
He threatened to turn him in and have him punished.
He challenged him to regard virtue and character as more important than success alone.
He reminded him that it is against school policy to cheat, and thus that he erred by breaking the school’s rules.
Question 8.8. Which of the following does Tom Regan say about the utilitarian approach to animal ethics? (Points : 1)
It is inadequate because it does not give value to individuals but only to their feelings
It is perfect because it does not allow for discrimination based upon morally irrelevant attributes like race or species
It is wrong because it treats human suffering as more important than animal suffering
It ignores everything that does not have enough ‘utility’ and therefore does not take into account important things that it does not consider ‘useful’
Question 9.9. A false promise, according to Kant, is: (Points : 1)
something that I could never will to be universal law.
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Question 11 ptsIn what way does Peter Singer think that speciesi.docx
Question 11 pts
In what way does Peter Singer think that speciesism is similar to racism and sexism?
A )They all can be habits of thought and action that we should be striving to overcome.
B )They all involve favoring one group over another on the basis of morally arbitrary differences.
C) They are all forms of unjust prejudice and discrimination.
D )All of the above.
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Question 21 pts
The video “Meet Your Meat” can best be described as primarily communicating which message?
A)Modern industrial farming methods involve extraordinary levels of cruelty and neglect of animal well-being.
B)Modern industrial farming methods are necessary in order to feed the world’s population.
C)Modern industrial farms are open and honest about the methods they use.
D)Modern industrial farms take every measure to ensure that animal products are healthy and free of contaminants.
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Question 31 pts
What is the point of Regan’s discussion about Aunt Bea and utilitarianism’s respect for human life?
Utilitarianism feels that human life is sacred and not to be sacrificed under any circumstance
Utilitarianism would say that God’s law that “thou shalt not kill” has no exceptions
Utilitarianism might entail that one individual’s right to life can be overridden in order to save many other people’s lives
Utilitarianism says that human life does not have value at all, and so a person can be killed for almost any reason
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Question 41 pts
What is a key feature of utilitarianism according to the assigned texts?
Utilitarianism bases morality on the outcome of our actions.
Utilitarianism depends upon belief in God.
Utilitarianism denies that moral questions have a right or wrong answer.
Utilitarianism holds that actions are right or wrong regardless of the circumstances.
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Question 51 pts
In what way is Peter Singer’s argument in “All Animals are Equal” utilitarian?
It is based on an absolute prohibition on all forms of killing.
It is based on the obligation to maximize happiness and minimize suffering, no matter who or what is experiencing it.
It is based on the inherent superiority of animals to humans.
It is based on the idea that animals were created to be useful to humans.
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Question 61 pts
How do we determine the difference between higher and lower pleasures, according to Mill?
The preference of those who are acquainted with both.
The relative duration and intensity.
Their conformity to religious teaching.
We can’t, since there is no difference between pleasures.
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Question 71 pts
Which of the following describes how egg-laying hens are treated in factory farms, according to the video “Meet Your Meat”?
They are allowed to scratch through dirt and grass looking for seeds and bugs in the fresh open air.
They are given ample space to roam and to express their own natural behavior
They are kept in such tight confinement that they c ...
QUESTION 11. In the Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle declares that .docx
QUESTION 1
1. In the Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle declares that if there is some universal or absolute good in the life of a human being, it must be ___________. Which the following best characterizes Aristotle’s account of this universal good?
a.
happiness = that which is always chosen as end in itself and never as a means.
b.
health = a man’s health is prior to any other possible good he can experience or hope for.
c.
holiness = without faith in and reverence to God, nothing else in life is worthwhile or meaningful.
d.
honesty = a man who is dishonest forfeits any possibility of obtaining the good in life.
e.
honor = that which brings praise, dignity, and respect in a life well lived.
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QUESTION 2
1. In considering the nature of human excellence or virtue, Aristotle claims the origin and growth of moral excellence is a result of
a.
our innate human nature.
b.
the good will.
c.
courage and moderation in all things.
d.
inheritance.
e.
habit or custom.
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QUESTION 3
1. In Aristotle’s theory of virtue, he argues that virtue, as a kind of excellence of a thing that causes it to be both a good example of that kind of thing and to be in such a condition as to perform its particular function well. Further, Aristotle claims that virtue
a.
is exactly the same thing as holiness or piety.
b.
is a kind of emotional health.
c.
aims at the mean between excess and deficiency.
d.
is a quality that only the male of the human species can ever perfectly embody.
e.
is the quality of never accepting moderation in any capacity or skill.
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1. Russell compares his theory of universals with Plato’s (although Plato call them “ideas” or “forms”). Although both theories are about the common nature or essence shared by all things given the same name or that are of the same kind, they differ, according to Russell, in which of the following ways?
a.
Plato’s theory of forms or universals is leads to a kind of mysticism while Russell’s theory of universals is grounded in logic.
b.
While Plato’s theory conceives of universals as existing in a different “plane” or level of reality—a supra-sensible world that is more real than the world of common sense, Russell’s universals exist only in individual minds.
c.
Plato’s theory claims substantives, adjectives, prepositions, and verbs stand for particulars and proper names stand for universals, Russell’s theory says just the opposite.
d.
Plato’s theory of forms or universals is about abstract ideas, not about something that actually exists in the real world, but Russell’s theory uses universals to refer to actual particular things that exist in time and space.
e.
While Plato’s theory of forms is clearly based on empiricist principles of knowledge, Russell sides much more with the rationalists.
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1. Ethical relativism is the view that
a.
whether an act is morally right can never be known for certain.
b.
the moral rightness of an act is relative to the ...
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Post 1Nancy Salinas HEROS JOURNEY DISCUSSIONCOLLAPSETop o.docx
Post 1
Nancy Salinas
HERO'S JOURNEY DISCUSSION
COLLAPSE
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Since heroes derive from their civilizations and exemplify that society’s value systems, what qualities represent a hero from your culture?
A cultural hero faces and overcomes struggles. Good heroes use the power of transformation not only to change themselves for the better, but also to transform the world. In the classic hero journey, the newly transformed hero eventually transforms society in significant and positive ways.
Sonia Sotomayor is known for being the first Hispanic justice nominee on the United States Supreme Court. She is recognized as a somewhat controversial and outspoken candidate whose words are sometimes misinterpreted yet she is distinguished for her many years of judicial service. In 2009, she became the Court’s 111th Justice, the first Hispanic Justice and third woman to serve in the US Supreme Court. Sotomayor mentioned, “I do believe that every person has an equal opportunity to be a good and wise judge, regardless of their background or life experiences.”
She has always been true to her word and has defended what she thinks is right. Her dedication, self-sufficiency, and discipline led her to live the prosperous life she had. Although Sotomayor struggled through poverty and had an alcoholic dad, she did not let that affect her dedication to learn. She faced a great challenge since Spanish was her first language. Her writing skills and English was poor, but with her dedication she would learn ten vocabulary words daily and read any chance she could. Sotomayor’s dedication helped her reach her dreams. Humility is another great trademark of hers.
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COLLAPSE
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Heroes, inspiring and admirable men, often exemplify and create the culture they want for their society. When creating their society’s cultures, a hero incorporates the aspects of which his society values most. These societal values are reflected in the hero’s motives and actions. Heroic motives and actions can be seen by my club swim coach. Coach Tyler has cultivated a culture of hard work and discipline for our small town swim team. As a team, we value success and prosperity. When faced with adversity, he led our team through the obstacles; ultimately teaching his swimmers how to work hard and achieve success. Without his heroic dedication to triumph, many swimmers from my team would be without a fatherly figure and a family of teammates to support them through the greater obstacles of life. Coach Tyler’s heroic lessons of hard work has prepared my family of teammates for success in the pool and in life for many years to come. Inspiring and preparing the youth are a few outstanding qualities of heroes in my culture.
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THE HERO’S
JOURNEY
Cultural Values & the Struggle Against Evil
JULIE HARRIS
Chapter 1:
T he Creation of the Hero
While the cultures of societies vary, there is a common
strand embedded within the i ...
Abortion 1. What according to Warren are the 5 conditions .docx
Abortion
1. What according to Warren are the 5 conditions for personhood? Why is it relevant to the abortion
debate?
2. What is a necessary/sufficient condition? Give examples. What does it have to do with the abortion
debate?
3. What is the traditional argument against abortion? Is it valid?
4. Why is the notion of personhood important to the argument against abortion?
5. Explain why a fetus, according to Warren, does not have a right to life.
6. What is the space explorer analogy and what is it supposed to show?
7. What is (are) an (the) objection(s) to Warren’s argument against banning abortion? Are there any
objections against it? Does she have any replies to those objection(s)? Are her replies any good? Explain
why or why not.
8. What part of the traditional argument for the banning of abortion does Thompson attempt to
undermine? (How does she go about doing so?)
9. What is the violinist example in the Thompson article? What is it meant to show?
10. What is Marquis’ thesis about? Why does he think killing of innocents is wrong?
11. What argument does Marquis’ propose instead of the traditional personhood argument?
12. What are the implications of Marquis’ argument against abortion?
13. What are the various answer that Marquis considers to the question of why killing is wrong? Which
is the answer that he favors?
14. What is the discontinuation account of wrongful killing? How does it relate to Marquis’s argument?
Animal Ethics
15. What is “Speciesism”? Why is it wrong according to Singer? What are reasons for thinking this is a
kind of unjust discrimination?
16. Explain why Singer thinks it is impossible to justify the principle of equality among humans on the
basis of an actual, factual equality between humans.
17. Where should we draw the line between the beings who are worth of moral consideration, and the
ones who are not, according to Singer?
18. On which notion of right does Machan base his claim that animals do not have rights? How does it
relate to his argument about animal rights?
19. What is the fundamental difference between animals and humans according to Machan? How does
it relate to his argument about animal rights?
20. What are four ways of responding to the Norcross’s “causal argument”? Explain them.
21. State and explain Singer's response to the following objection: Animals and humans can't be morally
equal because they are factually very different from each other.
22. State and explain Singer's response to the following objection: Humans and animals should not get
equal treatment since this would involve absurdities like giving animals the right to vote and providing
them with a high school education.
23. What is the difference between a consequentialist moral theory like utilitarianism and a rights view
like Machan’s? Which factors do they consider when determining if an action is right/wrong? What is
Machan’s criterion of moral sta ...
Question 1.1. In the excerpt from Plato’s Republic, Glauko.docx
Question 1.
1.
In the excerpt from Plato’s
Republic
, Glaukon suggests that people are good (Points : 1)
only because they are powerless to commit injustice and get away with it.
because their conscience tells them to be.
out of reverence for the law.
because living justly is objectively the best sort of life.
Question 2.
2.
According to Glaukon, justice is based on (Points : 1)
Mutually advantageous agreements among people.
The laws of God.
Natural goodwill among people.
The will of the powerful.
Question 3.
3.
If Midgley is correct, moral scepticism (Points : 1)
Leads to inaction.
Leads to crude opinions.
Leads to immorality.
Rejects all criticism.
Question 4.
4.
Rachels claims that most actual cases of killing: (Points : 1)
are morally worse than most actual cases of letting die.
are morally the same most actual cases of letting die.
are morally less bad than most actual cases of letting die.
are morally required.
Question 5.
5.
Rachels argues that the conventional doctrine: (Points : 1)
is self-evidently correct.
is not what most people believe, but can be supported by strong arguments.
leads to decisions concerning life and death made on morally irrelevant grounds.
leads to patients being euthanized against their will.
Question 6.
6.
Glaukon seems to think that people are (Points : 1)
Naturally benevolent
Naturally pious
Naturally just
Naturally egocentric
Question 7.
7.
According to Rachels, the “conventional doctrine” maintains that: (Points : 1)
active euthanasia is sometimes permissible, but passive euthanasia never is.
passive euthanasia is sometimes permissible, but active euthanasia never is.
both active and passive euthanasia are sometimes permissible.
neither active nor passive euthanasia are ever permissible.
Question 8.
8.
Kass argues that there is an important difference between withdrawing treatment and active, direct mercy killing, and this difference lies in the (Points : 1)
primary intention of the doctor.
ultimate outcome of the actions.
Constitution of the United States.
sympathy that we feel for the patient’s suffering.
Question 9.
9.
Midgley thinks that although we can understand or appreciate other societies, (Points : 1)
We should never judge the values of other societies.
We must always respect the values of other societies.
We have the right to judge other societies.
We cannot understand them well enough to judge them.
Question 10.
10.
Rachels claims that active euthanasia: (Points : 1)
sometimes leads to more suffering than passive euthanasia.
sometimes leads to the same amount of suffering as passive euthanasia.
sometimes leads to less suffering than passive euthanasia.
all of the above.
Question 11.
11.
According t.
According to Davenport (2014) social media and health care are c.docx
According to Davenport (2014) social media and health care are collaborating in meeting the needs of health care providers and patients. Social media is taking a step towards focusing on an analytic model to evaluate the value of social media in healthcare. For this assignment you research and investigate the areas of social media that might embrace and benefit from an analytic model combining acquired data and value-based analytics. You will then evaluate the resource addressing the following points:
· Five major stakeholder roles of social media—patients, physicians (and other outpatient care), hospitals, payers (employers, health plans), and health information technology (IT)
· Will social media improve a practice? How so? Provide a thorough rationale.
· Provide a conclusion with the main points .
format:
· Must be two to four
· Must use at least three scholarly sources
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According to (Fatehi, Gordon & Florida, N.D.) theoretical orient.docx
According to (Fatehi, Gordon & Florida, N.D.) theoretical orientation represent styles of mind for understanding reality. This theoretical orientation can be organized as a continuum from theoretical constructs that are independent and concrete as with the Behavioral/ CBT theories, to theoretical constructs that are interdependent and abstract as with the Psychodynamic theories (Fatehi, Gordon & Florida, N.D.). Family systems and Humanistic/Existential are theoretical midpoints (Fatehi, Gordon & Florida, N.D.). Trait theory tends to focus on the premise that we are born with traits or characteristics that make us unique and explain our behaviors (Cervone& Pervin, 2019). For example, introversion, extroversion, shyness, agreeableness, kindness, etc. all these innate characteristics that we are born help to explain why we behave in a certain manner according to the situations we face, (Cervone& Pervin, 2019). Psychoanalytic perspective on the other hand focuses on childhood experiences and the unconscious mind which plays a role in our personality development, (Cervone& Pervin, 2019).
According to Freud, (Cervone& Pervin, 2019) our unconscious mind includes all our hidden desires and conflicts which form the root cause of our mental health issues or maladaptive behaviors. The main difference between these two perspectives is that trait theory helps to explain why we behave in a certain manner, whereas psychoanalytic theory only describes the personality and predicting behavior and not really explaining why we behave the way we do. There is no such evident similarity between the two perspectives, but kind of rely on underlying mechanisms to explain personality. Also, there is some degree of subjectivity present in both the perspectives. Trait theories involve subjectivity regarding interpretations of which can be considered as important traits that explain our behaviors, and psychoanalytic theory is subjective and vague in the concepts been used like the unconscious mind. My opinions accord with the visible contrasts between the two, one focused on internal features describing our behaviors in clearer words, whilst other concentrating on unconscious mind in anticipating behavior which is ambiguous and harder to grasp.
References
Cervone, D., & Pervin, L. A. (2019). Personality: Theory and research (14th ed.). Wiley.
Fatehi, M., Gordon, R. M., & Florida, O. A Meta-Theoretical Integration of Psychotherapy Orientations.
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According to Libertarianism, there is no right to any social service.docx
According to Libertarianism, there is no right to any social services besides those of a night-watchman state, protecting citizens from harming each other via courts, police, and military.
Consider this town
that decided to remove fire rescue as a basic social service. To benefit from it, one had to pay a yearly fee. Do you think libertarians would generally have to support such a policy in order to be consistent? Why or why not? Also, can you think of any other social services that might no longer exist in a libertarian society? (Btw, none has ever existed).
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According to Kirk (2016), most of your time will be spent working wi.docx
According to Kirk (2016), most of your time will be spent working with your data. The four following group actions were mentioned by Kirk (2016):
Data acquisition: Gathering the raw material
Data examination: Identifying physical properties and meaning
Data transformation: Enhancing your data through modification and consolidation
Data exploration: Using exploratory analysis and research techniques to learn
Select 1 data action and elaborate on the actions performed in that action group.
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According to cultural deviance theorists like Cohen, deviant sub.docx
According to cultural deviance theorists like Cohen, deviant subcultures have their own value system that often opposes those of society at large. These contradictory "values" have been embraced by generations within that culture—and as a way to act out against the majority value system from which they feel excluded. Write an essay of 750-1,000 words that addresses the following:
How has rap culture perpetuated subcultural values, and promoted violence and crime among young men?
Given its sharp deviation from conventional values and norms, how and why would theorists explain the persistence and popularity of this subculture? (See examples Tupac Shakur page 109-110 and 50 Cent page 135).
Be sure to cite three to five relevant scholarly sources in support of your content
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According to Gray et al, (2017) critical appraisal is the proce.docx
According to Gray et al, (2017) “critical appraisal is the process of carefully and systematically assessing the outcome of all aspects of a study, judging the strengths, limitation, trustworthiness, meaning, and its applicability to practice”. The steps involved in critical appraisal include “identifying the study's elements or processes, determining the strengths and weaknesses, and evaluating the credibility and trustworthiness of the study” (Gray et al., 2017). The journal article chosen is
“change in staff perspectives on indwelling urinary catheter use after implementation of an intervention bundle in seven Swiss acute care hospitals: a result of a before/after survey study”
by Niederhauser, Zullig, Marschall, Schweiger, John, Kuster, and Schwappach. (2019).
Identifying the study's elements or processes
A significant issue addressed by the study is the nursing “staffs’ perspective towards indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) and evaluation of changes in their perspectives towards indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) use after implementation of a 1-year quality improvement project” (Niederhauser et al, 2019). the process of the research was conducted in “seven acute care hospitals in Switzerland” (Niederhauser et al, 2019). With a “sample size of 1579 staff members participated in the baseline survey and 1527 participated in the follow-up survey. The survey captures all nursing and medical staff members working at the participating hospitals at the time of survey distribution, using a multimodal intervention bundle, consisting of an evidence-based indication list, daily re-evaluation of ongoing catheter needs, and staff training were implemented over the course of 9 months” (Niederhauser et al, 2019).
Determining the strengths and weaknesses
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Evaluating the credibility and trustworthiness of the study
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According to article Insecure Policing Under Racial Capitalism by.docx
According to article "Insecure: Policing Under Racial Capitalism" by Robin D.G. Kelley and the article "Yes, We Mean Literally Abolish the Police" by Mariame Kaba, the police are no longer an attribute of safety and security. The facts that are given in the articles are similar within the meaning of the content. The police do not serve for the benefit of the whole community. Racial and class division according to social status became the basis of lawlessness and injustice on the part of the police. Kaaba in his article cites several stories confirming the racial hatred that led to the murder of African Americans. After that, people massively took to the streets of many cities in several countries, demanding an end to racial discrimination and the murder of African Americans. Kelley's article describes numerous manifestos where demands for police abolition have been raised, but all have been rejected. In the protests, people suggested that they themselves would take care of each other, which the police could not do. I understand that the police system is far from ideal and the permissiveness of police representatives should be limited. Ruth Wilson Gilmore says that "capitalism is never racial." I think that this phrase she wants to say that the stronger people take away from the weak people and use them for their own well-being. And since the roots of history go back to slavery, then African Americans are the weak link. In this regard, a huge number of prisons and police power appeared. The common and small class do not feel protected, on the contrary; they expect a threat from people who must protect them. The police take an oath to respect and protect human and civil rights and freedoms, regardless of skin color and social status. If this does not happen, then you need to change the system.
.
Abstract In this experiment, examining the equivalence poi.docx
Abstract:
In this experiment, examining the equivalence point in a titration with NaOH identified an
unknown diprotic acid. The molar mass of the unknown was found to be 100.78 g/mol with pKa
values of 2.6 and 6.6. The closest diprotic acid to this molar mass is malonic acid with a percent
error of 3.48%.
Introduction:
The purpose of the experiment was to determine the identity of an unknown diprotic acid. The
equivalence and half-equivalence points on the titration curve give important information, which
can then be used to calculate the molecular weight of the acid. The equivalence point is the
moment when there is an equal amount of acid and NaOH. Knowing the concentration and
volume of added NaOH at that moment, the amount of moles of NaOH can be determined. The
amount of moles of NaOH is then equivalent to the amount of acid present. Dividing the original
mass of the acid by the moles present gave the molar mass of the acid.
In this particular titration, there were two equivalence points as the acid is diprotic.
Consequently, the titration curve had two inflection points. The acid dissociated in a two-step
process with the net reaction being:
H2X + 2 NaOH Na2X + 2 H2O
This was important to take into consideration when calculating the molar mass of the diprotic
acid. If the first equivalence point was to be used, the ratio of acid to NaOH was 1:1. If the
second equivalence point was used in the calculations, the ratio became 1:2 as now a second
set of NaOH molecules reacted with the acid to dissociate the second hydrogen ion. The
titration curve also showed the pKa values of the acid. This happened at the half-equivalence
point where half of the acid was dissociated to its conjugate base (again, because of the diprotic
properties of the acid, this happens twice on the curve). The Henderson Hasselbalch equation
pH = pKa+log(A-/HA)
shows that at the half-equivalence point, the pKa value equaled the pH and was visually
represented by the flattest part of the graphs.
Discussion:
The titration graph showed that the data was consistent with the methodology and proved to be
an precise execution of the procedure and followed the expected shape. One possible source of
error was the actual mass of the acid solid. While transferring the dust from the weigh boat to
the solution, some remained in the weigh boat this could have altered the molar mass
calculations and shifted the final the final mass lighter than actual.
The Vernier pH method was definitely a much more concrete method of interpreting the results.
It was possible to see which addition of NaOH gave the greatest increase in pH ( greatest 1st
derivative of the titration graph). The relying solely on the indicator color would make it very
difficult to judge at which precise point the color shifted most, as the shift was a lot more gradual
compared to the precise numbers. This may have been a more reliable method if there was a
de.
ACC 403- ASSIGNMENT 2 RUBRIC!!!Points 280Assignment 2 Audi.docx
ACC 403- ASSIGNMENT 2 RUBRIC!!!
Points: 280
Assignment 2: Audit Planning and Control
Criteria
UnacceptableBelow 60% F
Meets Minimum Expectations60-69% D
Fair70-79% C
Proficient80-89% B
Exemplary90-100% A
1. Outline the critical steps inherent in planning an audit and designing an effective audit program. Based upon the type of company selected, provide specific details of the actions that the company should undertake during planning and designing the audit program.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely outlined the critical steps inherent in planning an audit and designing an effective audit program. Did not submit or incompletely provided specific details of the actions that the company should undertake during planning and designing the audit program, based upon the type of company selected.
Insufficiently outlined the critical steps inherent in planning an audit and designing an effective audit program. Insufficiently provided specific details of the actions that the company should undertake during planning and designing the audit program, based upon the type of company selected.
Partially outlined the critical steps inherent in planning an audit and designing an effective audit program. Partially provided specific details of the actions that the company should undertake during planning and designing the audit program, based upon the type of company selected.
Satisfactorily outlined the critical steps inherent in planning an audit and designing an effective audit program. Satisfactorily provided specific details of the actions that the company should undertake during planning and designing the audit program, based upon the type of company selected.
Thoroughly outlined the critical steps inherent in planning an audit and designing an effective audit program. Thoroughly provided specific details of the actions that the company should undertake during planning and designing the audit program, based upon the type of company selected.
2. Examine at least two (2) performance ratios that you would use in order to determine which analytical tests to perform. Identify the accounts that you would test, and select at least three (3) analytical procedures that you would use in your audit.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely examined at least two (2) performance ratios that you would use in order to determine which analytical tests to perform. Did not submit or incompletely identified the accounts that you would test; did not submit or incompletely selected at least three (3) analytical procedures that you would use in your audit.
Insufficiently examined at least two (2) performance ratios that you would use in order to determine which analytical tests to perform. Insufficiently identified the accounts that you would test; insufficiently selected at least three (3) analytical procedures that you would use in your audit.
Partially examined at least two (2) performance ratios that you would use in order to determine which analytical tests .
ACC 601 Managerial Accounting Group Case 3 (160 points) .docx
ACC 601 Managerial Accounting
Group Case 3 (160 points)
Instructions:
1. As a group, complete the following activities in good form. Use excel or
word only. Provide all supporting calculations to show how you arrived at
your numbers
2. Add only the names of group members who participated in the completion
of this assignment.
3. Submit only one copy of your completed work via Moodle. Do not send it to
me by email.
4. Due: No later than the last day of Module 7. Please note that your professor
has the right to change the due date of this assignment.
Part A: Capital Budgeting Decisions
Chee Company has gathered the following data on a proposed investment project:
Investment required in equipment ............. $240,000
Annual cash inflows .................................. $50,000
Salvage value ............................................ $0
Life of the investment ............................... 8 years
Required rate of return .............................. 10%
Assets will be depreciated using straight
line depreciation method
Required:
Using the net present value and the internal rate of return methods, is this a good investment?
Part B: Master Budget
You have just been hired as a new management trainee by Earrings Unlimited, a distributor of
earrings to various retail outlets located in shopping malls across the country. In the past, the
company has done very little in the way of budgeting and at certain times of the year has
experienced a shortage of cash. Since you are well trained in budgeting, you have decided to
prepare a master budget for the upcoming second quarter. To this end, you have worked with
accounting and other areas to gather the information assembled below.
The company sells many styles of earrings, but all are sold for the same price—$10 per pair. Actual
sales of earrings for the last three months and budgeted sales for the next six months follow (in pairs
of earrings):
January (actual) 20,000 June (budget) 50,000
February (actual) 26,000 July (budget) 30,000
March (actual) 40,000 August (budget) 28,000
April (budget) 65,000 September (budget) 25,000
May (budget) 100,000
The concentration of sales before and during May is due to Mother’s Day. Sufficient inventory should
be on hand at the end of each month to supply 40% of the earrings sold in the following month.
Suppliers are paid $4 for a pair of earrings. One-half of a month’s purchases is paid for in the month
of purchase; the other half is paid for in the following month. All sales are on credit. Only 20% of a
month’s sales are collected in the month of sale. An additional 70% is collected in the following
month, and the remaining 10% is collected in the second month following sale. Bad debts have been
negligible.
Monthly operating expenses for the company are given below:
Variable:
Sales commissions 4 % of sales
.
Academic Integrity A Letter to My Students[1] Bill T.docx
Academic Integrity:
A Letter to My Students[1]
Bill Taylor
Professor of Political Science
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL 60016
[email protected]
Here at the beginning of the semester I want to say something to you about academic integrity.[2]
I’m deeply convinced that integrity is an essential part of any true educational experience, integrity on
my part as a faculty member and integrity on your part as a student.
To take an easy example, would you want to be operated on by a doctor who cheated his way through
medical school? Or would you feel comfortable on a bridge designed by an engineer who cheated her
way through engineering school. Would you trust your tax return to an accountant who copied his
exam answers from his neighbor?
Those are easy examples, but what difference does it make if you as a student or I as a faculty member
violate the principles of academic integrity in a political science course, especially if it’s not in your
major?
For me, the answer is that integrity is important in this course precisely because integrity is important in
all areas of life. If we don’t have integrity in the small things, if we find it possible to justify plagiarism or
cheating or shoddy work in things that don’t seem important, how will we resist doing the same in areas
that really do matter, in areas where money might be at stake, or the possibility of advancement, or our
esteem in the eyes of others?
Personal integrity is not a quality we’re born to naturally. It’s a quality of character we need to nurture,
and this requires practice in both meanings of that word (as in practice the piano and practice a
profession). We can only be a person of integrity if we practice it every day.
What does that involve for each of us in this course? Let’s find out by going through each stage in the
course. As you’ll see, academic integrity basically requires the same things of you as a student as it
requires of me as a teacher.
I. Preparation for Class
What Academic Integrity Requires of Me in This Area
With regard to coming prepared for class, the principles of academic integrity require that I come having
done the things necessary to make the class a worthwhile educational experience for you. This requires
that I:
reread the text (even when I’ve written it myself),
clarify information I might not be clear about,
prepare the class with an eye toward what is current today (that is, not simply rely on past
notes), and
plan the session so that it will make it worth your while to be there.
What Academic Integrity Requires of You in This Area
With regard to coming prepared for class, the principles of academic integrity suggest that you have a
responsibility to yourself, to me, and to the other students to do the things necessary to put yourself in
a position to make fruitful contributions to class discussion. This will require you to:
read the text before.
Access the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Nu.docx
Access the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s)
“Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity: Data, Trends and Maps”
database. Choose a state other than your home state and compare their health status and associated behaviors. What behaviors lead to the current obesity status?
Initial discussion post should be approximately 300 words. Any sources used should be cited in APA format.
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According to DSM 5 This patient had very many symptoms that suggested Major Depressive Disorder.
Objective(s)
Analyze psychometric properties of assessment tools
Evaluate appropriate use of assessment tools in psychotherapy
Compare assessment tools used in psychotherapy
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Acceptable concerts include professional orchestras, soloists, jazz,.docx
Acceptable concerts include professional orchestras, soloists, jazz, Broadway musicals and instrumental or vocal ensembles, and comparable college or community groups performing music relevant to the content of this class. (Optionally, either your concert report
or
your concert review - but not both unless advance permission is given - may be based on a concert of non-western music selected from events on the concert list.)
Acceptable concerts include the following:
• Symphony orchestras • Concert bands and wind ensembles • Chamber Music (string quartets, brass and woodwind quintets, etc.) • Solo recitals (piano, voice, etc.) • Choral concerts • Early music concerts • Non-western music • Some jazz concerts • Opera• Broadway Musicals• Flamenco• Ballet• Tango
Assignment Format
The following are required on the concert review assignment and, thus, may affect your grade.
• Must be typed• Must be double-spaced• Must be between
2 and 4 pages
in length
not including the cover sheet
.• Must use conventional size and formatting of text - e.g. 10-12 point serif or sans serif fonts with normal margins. • Must include the printed program from the concert and/or your ticket stubs. Photocopies are unacceptable. (Contact me at least 24 hours before due date if any materials are unavailable.)• All materials (text, program, ticket stub) must be
stapled
together securely. Folded corners, paper clips, etc. instead of staples will not be accepted.• Careful editing, proofreading, and spelling are expected, although minor errors will not affect your grade.
Papers that do not follow these format guidelines may be returned for resubmission, and late penalties will apply.
Concert Review Assignment Content
I. Cover Sheet:
Include the following on a cover sheet attached to the front of your review:
• Title or other description of the event/performers you heard, along with the date and location of the performance. For example:
New World Symphony Orchestra
1258 Lincoln Road
Saturday, June 5, 2013
Lincoln Road Theater, Miami Beach
• Your name, assignment submission date, course. For example:
Pat Romero
October 31, 2013
Humanities 1020 MWF 8:05 a.m.
II. Descriptions
The main body of the concert review should include brief discussions of
three of the
pieces
in the concert you attend. In most cases, a single paragraph for each piece should be sufficient, although you may wish to break descriptions of longer pieces into separate short paragraphs, one per movement.
Your description of each piece (song) should include:
• The title of the piece and the composer's name if possible, as listed in the concert program.• A brief description of your reaction to the piece. For example:
When the piece started I thought it was going to be slow and boring, but the faster section in the first movement made it more exciting. A really great flute solo full of fast and high notes in the third movement caught my attention. I'm not sure, but I thought that som.
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1.
In the excerpt from Plato’s
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because their conscience tells them to be.
out of reverence for the law.
because living justly is objectively the best sort of life.
Question 2.
2.
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Mutually advantageous agreements among people.
The laws of God.
Natural goodwill among people.
The will of the powerful.
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3.
If Midgley is correct, moral scepticism (Points : 1)
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Leads to crude opinions.
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Rejects all criticism.
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4.
Rachels claims that most actual cases of killing: (Points : 1)
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5.
Rachels argues that the conventional doctrine: (Points : 1)
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is not what most people believe, but can be supported by strong arguments.
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6.
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According to Rachels, the “conventional doctrine” maintains that: (Points : 1)
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8.
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According to Gray et al, (2017) “critical appraisal is the process of carefully and systematically assessing the outcome of all aspects of a study, judging the strengths, limitation, trustworthiness, meaning, and its applicability to practice”. The steps involved in critical appraisal include “identifying the study's elements or processes, determining the strengths and weaknesses, and evaluating the credibility and trustworthiness of the study” (Gray et al., 2017). The journal article chosen is
“change in staff perspectives on indwelling urinary catheter use after implementation of an intervention bundle in seven Swiss acute care hospitals: a result of a before/after survey study”
by Niederhauser, Zullig, Marschall, Schweiger, John, Kuster, and Schwappach. (2019).
Identifying the study's elements or processes
A significant issue addressed by the study is the nursing “staffs’ perspective towards indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) and evaluation of changes in their perspectives towards indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) use after implementation of a 1-year quality improvement project” (Niederhauser et al, 2019). the process of the research was conducted in “seven acute care hospitals in Switzerland” (Niederhauser et al, 2019). With a “sample size of 1579 staff members participated in the baseline survey and 1527 participated in the follow-up survey. The survey captures all nursing and medical staff members working at the participating hospitals at the time of survey distribution, using a multimodal intervention bundle, consisting of an evidence-based indication list, daily re-evaluation of ongoing catheter needs, and staff training were implemented over the course of 9 months” (Niederhauser et al, 2019).
Determining the strengths and weaknesses
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On the other hand, the study has several weaknesses such as the use of “the theory of planned behavior to model intentions to reduce catheter use, but it is not possible to know if changes observed in staff perception led to a true change in practice” (Niederhauser et al, 2019). Another weakness of the study is the repeated survey design which allows assessment of changes in staff perspectives after implementation of a quality improvement intervention but the sustainability of the effects over time could not be evaluated.
Evaluating the credibility and trustworthiness of the study
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Abstract In this experiment, examining the equivalence poi.docx
Abstract:
In this experiment, examining the equivalence point in a titration with NaOH identified an
unknown diprotic acid. The molar mass of the unknown was found to be 100.78 g/mol with pKa
values of 2.6 and 6.6. The closest diprotic acid to this molar mass is malonic acid with a percent
error of 3.48%.
Introduction:
The purpose of the experiment was to determine the identity of an unknown diprotic acid. The
equivalence and half-equivalence points on the titration curve give important information, which
can then be used to calculate the molecular weight of the acid. The equivalence point is the
moment when there is an equal amount of acid and NaOH. Knowing the concentration and
volume of added NaOH at that moment, the amount of moles of NaOH can be determined. The
amount of moles of NaOH is then equivalent to the amount of acid present. Dividing the original
mass of the acid by the moles present gave the molar mass of the acid.
In this particular titration, there were two equivalence points as the acid is diprotic.
Consequently, the titration curve had two inflection points. The acid dissociated in a two-step
process with the net reaction being:
H2X + 2 NaOH Na2X + 2 H2O
This was important to take into consideration when calculating the molar mass of the diprotic
acid. If the first equivalence point was to be used, the ratio of acid to NaOH was 1:1. If the
second equivalence point was used in the calculations, the ratio became 1:2 as now a second
set of NaOH molecules reacted with the acid to dissociate the second hydrogen ion. The
titration curve also showed the pKa values of the acid. This happened at the half-equivalence
point where half of the acid was dissociated to its conjugate base (again, because of the diprotic
properties of the acid, this happens twice on the curve). The Henderson Hasselbalch equation
pH = pKa+log(A-/HA)
shows that at the half-equivalence point, the pKa value equaled the pH and was visually
represented by the flattest part of the graphs.
Discussion:
The titration graph showed that the data was consistent with the methodology and proved to be
an precise execution of the procedure and followed the expected shape. One possible source of
error was the actual mass of the acid solid. While transferring the dust from the weigh boat to
the solution, some remained in the weigh boat this could have altered the molar mass
calculations and shifted the final the final mass lighter than actual.
The Vernier pH method was definitely a much more concrete method of interpreting the results.
It was possible to see which addition of NaOH gave the greatest increase in pH ( greatest 1st
derivative of the titration graph). The relying solely on the indicator color would make it very
difficult to judge at which precise point the color shifted most, as the shift was a lot more gradual
compared to the precise numbers. This may have been a more reliable method if there was a
de.
ACC 403- ASSIGNMENT 2 RUBRIC!!!Points 280Assignment 2 Audi.docx
ACC 403- ASSIGNMENT 2 RUBRIC!!!
Points: 280
Assignment 2: Audit Planning and Control
Criteria
UnacceptableBelow 60% F
Meets Minimum Expectations60-69% D
Fair70-79% C
Proficient80-89% B
Exemplary90-100% A
1. Outline the critical steps inherent in planning an audit and designing an effective audit program. Based upon the type of company selected, provide specific details of the actions that the company should undertake during planning and designing the audit program.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely outlined the critical steps inherent in planning an audit and designing an effective audit program. Did not submit or incompletely provided specific details of the actions that the company should undertake during planning and designing the audit program, based upon the type of company selected.
Insufficiently outlined the critical steps inherent in planning an audit and designing an effective audit program. Insufficiently provided specific details of the actions that the company should undertake during planning and designing the audit program, based upon the type of company selected.
Partially outlined the critical steps inherent in planning an audit and designing an effective audit program. Partially provided specific details of the actions that the company should undertake during planning and designing the audit program, based upon the type of company selected.
Satisfactorily outlined the critical steps inherent in planning an audit and designing an effective audit program. Satisfactorily provided specific details of the actions that the company should undertake during planning and designing the audit program, based upon the type of company selected.
Thoroughly outlined the critical steps inherent in planning an audit and designing an effective audit program. Thoroughly provided specific details of the actions that the company should undertake during planning and designing the audit program, based upon the type of company selected.
2. Examine at least two (2) performance ratios that you would use in order to determine which analytical tests to perform. Identify the accounts that you would test, and select at least three (3) analytical procedures that you would use in your audit.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely examined at least two (2) performance ratios that you would use in order to determine which analytical tests to perform. Did not submit or incompletely identified the accounts that you would test; did not submit or incompletely selected at least three (3) analytical procedures that you would use in your audit.
Insufficiently examined at least two (2) performance ratios that you would use in order to determine which analytical tests to perform. Insufficiently identified the accounts that you would test; insufficiently selected at least three (3) analytical procedures that you would use in your audit.
Partially examined at least two (2) performance ratios that you would use in order to determine which analytical tests .
ACC 601 Managerial Accounting Group Case 3 (160 points) .docx
ACC 601 Managerial Accounting
Group Case 3 (160 points)
Instructions:
1. As a group, complete the following activities in good form. Use excel or
word only. Provide all supporting calculations to show how you arrived at
your numbers
2. Add only the names of group members who participated in the completion
of this assignment.
3. Submit only one copy of your completed work via Moodle. Do not send it to
me by email.
4. Due: No later than the last day of Module 7. Please note that your professor
has the right to change the due date of this assignment.
Part A: Capital Budgeting Decisions
Chee Company has gathered the following data on a proposed investment project:
Investment required in equipment ............. $240,000
Annual cash inflows .................................. $50,000
Salvage value ............................................ $0
Life of the investment ............................... 8 years
Required rate of return .............................. 10%
Assets will be depreciated using straight
line depreciation method
Required:
Using the net present value and the internal rate of return methods, is this a good investment?
Part B: Master Budget
You have just been hired as a new management trainee by Earrings Unlimited, a distributor of
earrings to various retail outlets located in shopping malls across the country. In the past, the
company has done very little in the way of budgeting and at certain times of the year has
experienced a shortage of cash. Since you are well trained in budgeting, you have decided to
prepare a master budget for the upcoming second quarter. To this end, you have worked with
accounting and other areas to gather the information assembled below.
The company sells many styles of earrings, but all are sold for the same price—$10 per pair. Actual
sales of earrings for the last three months and budgeted sales for the next six months follow (in pairs
of earrings):
January (actual) 20,000 June (budget) 50,000
February (actual) 26,000 July (budget) 30,000
March (actual) 40,000 August (budget) 28,000
April (budget) 65,000 September (budget) 25,000
May (budget) 100,000
The concentration of sales before and during May is due to Mother’s Day. Sufficient inventory should
be on hand at the end of each month to supply 40% of the earrings sold in the following month.
Suppliers are paid $4 for a pair of earrings. One-half of a month’s purchases is paid for in the month
of purchase; the other half is paid for in the following month. All sales are on credit. Only 20% of a
month’s sales are collected in the month of sale. An additional 70% is collected in the following
month, and the remaining 10% is collected in the second month following sale. Bad debts have been
negligible.
Monthly operating expenses for the company are given below:
Variable:
Sales commissions 4 % of sales
.
Academic Integrity A Letter to My Students[1] Bill T.docx
Academic Integrity:
A Letter to My Students[1]
Bill Taylor
Professor of Political Science
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL 60016
[email protected]
Here at the beginning of the semester I want to say something to you about academic integrity.[2]
I’m deeply convinced that integrity is an essential part of any true educational experience, integrity on
my part as a faculty member and integrity on your part as a student.
To take an easy example, would you want to be operated on by a doctor who cheated his way through
medical school? Or would you feel comfortable on a bridge designed by an engineer who cheated her
way through engineering school. Would you trust your tax return to an accountant who copied his
exam answers from his neighbor?
Those are easy examples, but what difference does it make if you as a student or I as a faculty member
violate the principles of academic integrity in a political science course, especially if it’s not in your
major?
For me, the answer is that integrity is important in this course precisely because integrity is important in
all areas of life. If we don’t have integrity in the small things, if we find it possible to justify plagiarism or
cheating or shoddy work in things that don’t seem important, how will we resist doing the same in areas
that really do matter, in areas where money might be at stake, or the possibility of advancement, or our
esteem in the eyes of others?
Personal integrity is not a quality we’re born to naturally. It’s a quality of character we need to nurture,
and this requires practice in both meanings of that word (as in practice the piano and practice a
profession). We can only be a person of integrity if we practice it every day.
What does that involve for each of us in this course? Let’s find out by going through each stage in the
course. As you’ll see, academic integrity basically requires the same things of you as a student as it
requires of me as a teacher.
I. Preparation for Class
What Academic Integrity Requires of Me in This Area
With regard to coming prepared for class, the principles of academic integrity require that I come having
done the things necessary to make the class a worthwhile educational experience for you. This requires
that I:
reread the text (even when I’ve written it myself),
clarify information I might not be clear about,
prepare the class with an eye toward what is current today (that is, not simply rely on past
notes), and
plan the session so that it will make it worth your while to be there.
What Academic Integrity Requires of You in This Area
With regard to coming prepared for class, the principles of academic integrity suggest that you have a
responsibility to yourself, to me, and to the other students to do the things necessary to put yourself in
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read the text before.
Access the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Nu.docx
Access the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s)
“Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity: Data, Trends and Maps”
database. Choose a state other than your home state and compare their health status and associated behaviors. What behaviors lead to the current obesity status?
Initial discussion post should be approximately 300 words. Any sources used should be cited in APA format.
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According to DSM 5 This patient had very many symptoms that sugg.docx
According to DSM 5 This patient had very many symptoms that suggested Major Depressive Disorder.
Objective(s)
Analyze psychometric properties of assessment tools
Evaluate appropriate use of assessment tools in psychotherapy
Compare assessment tools used in psychotherapy
.
Acceptable concerts include professional orchestras, soloists, jazz,.docx
Acceptable concerts include professional orchestras, soloists, jazz, Broadway musicals and instrumental or vocal ensembles, and comparable college or community groups performing music relevant to the content of this class. (Optionally, either your concert report
or
your concert review - but not both unless advance permission is given - may be based on a concert of non-western music selected from events on the concert list.)
Acceptable concerts include the following:
• Symphony orchestras • Concert bands and wind ensembles • Chamber Music (string quartets, brass and woodwind quintets, etc.) • Solo recitals (piano, voice, etc.) • Choral concerts • Early music concerts • Non-western music • Some jazz concerts • Opera• Broadway Musicals• Flamenco• Ballet• Tango
Assignment Format
The following are required on the concert review assignment and, thus, may affect your grade.
• Must be typed• Must be double-spaced• Must be between
2 and 4 pages
in length
not including the cover sheet
.• Must use conventional size and formatting of text - e.g. 10-12 point serif or sans serif fonts with normal margins. • Must include the printed program from the concert and/or your ticket stubs. Photocopies are unacceptable. (Contact me at least 24 hours before due date if any materials are unavailable.)• All materials (text, program, ticket stub) must be
stapled
together securely. Folded corners, paper clips, etc. instead of staples will not be accepted.• Careful editing, proofreading, and spelling are expected, although minor errors will not affect your grade.
Papers that do not follow these format guidelines may be returned for resubmission, and late penalties will apply.
Concert Review Assignment Content
I. Cover Sheet:
Include the following on a cover sheet attached to the front of your review:
• Title or other description of the event/performers you heard, along with the date and location of the performance. For example:
New World Symphony Orchestra
1258 Lincoln Road
Saturday, June 5, 2013
Lincoln Road Theater, Miami Beach
• Your name, assignment submission date, course. For example:
Pat Romero
October 31, 2013
Humanities 1020 MWF 8:05 a.m.
II. Descriptions
The main body of the concert review should include brief discussions of
three of the
pieces
in the concert you attend. In most cases, a single paragraph for each piece should be sufficient, although you may wish to break descriptions of longer pieces into separate short paragraphs, one per movement.
Your description of each piece (song) should include:
• The title of the piece and the composer's name if possible, as listed in the concert program.• A brief description of your reaction to the piece. For example:
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ACA was passed in 2010, under the presidency of Barack Obama. Prior to this new act, there were plenty of votes that did not agree with the notion of accessible insurance. Before 2010, The private sector had been given coverage in such a way that Milstead and Short (2019) called it sickness insurance; meaning companies will risk incurring medical expenses as long as it was balanced by healthy people. They were doing so by excluding people that had pre-existing conditions, becoming a very solvent business (Milstead & Short, 2019). After ACA was passed that was no longer the case. When President Trump came into term he did so by bringing his own healthcare agenda, which attempted to repeal ACA, but ultimately failed to come up with a replacement.
In 2016, the Republican's party platform was to repeal ACA, while continuing Medicare and Medicaid, but on the other hand, democrats put down that Obamacare is a step towards the goals of universal health care, and that this was just the beginning (Physicians for a National Health Program, n.d.). As for the cost analysis of repealing the Affordable Care Act, this would increase the number of uninsured people by 23 million, and it will cost about 350 billion through 2027, as well as creating costly coverage provisions to replace it (Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, 2017).
(2 references required)
.
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Academic Research Team Project PaperCOVID-19 Open Research Datas.docx
Academic Research Team Project Paper
COVID-19 Open Research Dataset Challenge (CORD-19)
An AI challenge with AI2, CZI, MSR, Georgetown, NIH & The White House
(1) FULL-LENGTH PROJECT
Dataset Description
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the White House and a coalition of leading research groups have prepared the COVID-19 Open Research Dataset (CORD-19). CORD-19 is a resource of over 44,000 scholarly articles, including over 29,000 with full text, about COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, and related corona viruses. This freely available dataset is provided to the global research community to apply recent advances in natural language processing and other AI techniques to generate new insights in support of the ongoing fight against this infectious disease. There is a growing urgency for these approaches because of the rapid acceleration in new coronavirus literature, making it difficult for the medical research community to keep up.
Call to Action
We are issuing a call to action to the world's artificial intelligence experts to develop text and data mining tools that can help the medical community develop answers to high priority scientific questions. The CORD-19 dataset represents the most extensive machine-readable coronavirus literature collection available for data mining to date. This allows the worldwide AI research community the opportunity to apply text and data mining approaches to find answers to questions within, and connect insights across, this content in support of the ongoing COVID-19 response efforts worldwide. There is a growing urgency for these approaches because of the rapid increase in coronavirus literature, making it difficult for the medical community to keep up.
A list of our initial key questions can be found under the
Tasks
section of this dataset. These key scientific questions are drawn from the NASEM’s SCIED (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Standing Committee on Emerging Infectious Diseases and 21st Century Health Threats)
research topics
and the World Health Organization’s
R&D Blueprint
for COVID-19.
Many of these questions are suitable for text mining, and we encourage researchers to develop text mining tools to provide insights on these questions.
In this project, you will follow your own interests to create a portfolio worthy single-frame viz or multi-frame data story that will be shared in your presentation. You will use all the skills taught in this course to complete this project step-by-step, with guidance from your instructors along the way. You will first create a project proposal to identify your goals for the project, including the question you wish to answer or explore with data. You will then find data that will provide the information you are seeking. You will then import that data into Tableau and prepare it for analysis. Next, you will create a dashboard that will allow you to explore the data in-depth and identify meaningful insights. You will then give structure .
AbstractVoice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is an advanced t.docx
Abstract
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is an advanced telecommunication technology which transfers the voice/video over
high speed network that provides advantages of flexibility, reliability and cost efficient advanced telecommunication
features. Still the issues related to security are averting many organizations to accept VoIP cloud environment due to
security threats, holes or vulnerabilities. So, the novel secured framework is absolutely necessary to prevent all kind of
VoIP security issues. This paper points out the existing VoIP cloud architecture and various security attacks and issues
in the existing framework. It also presents the defense mechanisms to prevent the attacks and proposes a new security
framework called Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) using video watermarking and extraction technique and Liveness
Voice Detection (LVD) technique with biometric features such as face and voice. IPSs updated with new LVD features
protect the VoIP services not only from attacks but also from misuses.
A Comprehensive Survey of Security Issues and
Defense Framework for VoIP Cloud
Ashutosh Satapathy* and L. M. Jenila Livingston
School of Computing Science and Engineering, VIT University, Chennai - 600127, Tamil Nadu, India;
[email protected], [email protected]
Keywords: Defense Mechanisms, Liveness Voice Detection, VoIP Cloud, Voice over Internet Protocol, VoIP Security Issues
1. Introduction
The rapid progress of VoIP over traditional services is
led to a situation that is common to many innovations
and new technologies such as VoIP cloud and peer to
peer services like Skype, Google Hangout etc. VoIP is the
technology that supports sending voice (and video) over
an Internet protocol-based network1,2. This is completely
different than the public circuit-switched telephone net-
work. Circuit switching network allocates resources to
each individual call and path is permanent throughout
the call from start to end. Traditional telephony services
are provided by the protocols/components such as SS7, T
carriers, Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS), the Public
Switch Telephone Network (PSTN), dial up, local loops
and anything under International Telecommunication
Union. IP networks are based on packet switching and
each packet follows different path, has its own header and
is forwarded separately by routers. VoIP network can be
constructed in various ways by using both proprietary
protocols and protocols based on open standards.
1.1 VoIP Layer Architecture
VoIP communication system typically consist of a front
end platform (soft-phone, PBX, gateway, call manager),
back end platform (server, CPU, storage, memory, net-
work) and intermediate platforms such as VoIP protocols,
database, authentication server, web server, operating sys-
tems etc. It is mainly divided into five layers as shown in
Figure1.
1.2 VoIP Cloud Architecture
VoIP cloud is the framework for delivering telephony
services in which resourc.
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Method used
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- 1. Question 11 pts According to Robinson’s article “Magnanimity and Integrity as Military Virtues”, a person who has integrity is someone who: Does what is right, even when it is disapproved of by others Does what is right, only if it is approved of by others Does what is right, only when commanded to do so Does what is right, unless they are commanded to do otherwise Flag this Question Question 21 pts According to Aristotle, we should begin ethical inquiry by specifying: the ultimate aim of all that we do. what our fundamental duties are. what constraints on behavior it would be reasonable to agree to. the will of God. Flag this Question Question 31 pts In the article “Magnanimity and Integrity as Military Virtues,” Robinson argues that integrity should be regarded as: An absolute value in the honor group
- 2. An absolute value only on the battlefield An absolute value only for noncombatants None of the above Flag this Question Question 41 pts Aristotle conceives of a virtue as: a rule that tells you what the right action is. a positive self-image. a state of character that enables practically wise choices. conformity to society’s standards. Flag this Question Question 51 pts In The Emperor’s Club, what best describes the teacher’s (Kevin Kline) response to his student’s (Emile Hirsch) admission of cheating? He hugged him and thanked him for being honest. He threatened to turn him in and have him punished. d. He reminded him that it is against school policy to cheat, and thus that he erred by breaking the school’s rules. He challenged him to regard virtue and character as more important than success alone.
- 3. Flag this Question Question 61 pts Aristotle regards passions and feelings, such as anger, as: capable of excess, defect, or the intermediate state characteristic of virtue. good when directed by reason toward the right objects and the right amounts. always either an excess or a defect in one’s character. Both (a) and (b). Flag this Question Question 71 pts According to the scene from The Bridge on the River Kwai, what is the ultimate reason Colonel Nicholson (Alec Guinness) insists that the soldiers work hard to build the best bridge possible: Because it is an expression of the virtues of a soldier - like strength and dignity - even in captivity. So that the British forces will be able to fight the Japanese more effectively. Because the better the bridge, the more benefit they will receive and less punishment they will endure from their captors. Because even in captivity, they know that God is watching them.
- 4. Flag this Question Question 81 pts According to Aristotle, happiness is: a life that is lived well. satisfying as many desires and goals as possible. pleasure and the absence of pain. constant feelings of euphoric bliss and joy. Flag this Question Question 91 pts According to “Ideals of Human Excellence and Preserving Natural Environments,” Thomas Hill would claim that a failure to appreciate the aesthetic value of the environment might indicate that the person simply has a different set of subjective tastes. might indicate that one lacks a precise philosophical account of the beautiful. might indicate an inability to appreciate the true value of things in general. might indicate an inability to express proper self-deception. Flag this Question Question 101 pts In the article “Magnanimity and Integrity as Military Virtues,” Robinson agrees with Aquinas’ idea that
- 5. Honor is unimportant Honor is unrelated to integrity Honor must be displayed in action Honor is a subjective state of mind Flag this Question Question 111 pts In the article “Magnanimity and Integrity as Military Virtues,” Robinson argues that honor can: Encourage restraint in warfare Encourage heroism in warfare Encourage abuse in warfare All of the above Flag this Question Question 121 pts Aristotle describes each virtue as: a maximum of some character trait. a minimum of some character trait. an intermediate between excess and defect of some character trait.
- 6. none of the above Flag this Question Question 131 pts In the article “Magnanimity and Integrity as Military Virtues,” Robinson describes magnanimity and integrity as both primarily concerned with what? Honor Wealth Courage Generosity Flag this Question Question 141 pts In the article “Magnanimity and Integrity as Military Virtues,” Robinson suggests that the more closely one associates with one’s identity with a certain group, the more one will Associate one’s own honor with rejecting the honor of the group Associate one’s own honor with the honor of the group Associate one’s own honor with that of the enemy group Associate one’s own honor with the virtue of prudence Question 151 pts According to Thomas Hill’s account of environmental ethics, a person might show a lack of virtue when they:
- 7. fail to find any aesthetic value in nature. fail to realize that human needs and interests are worthless and unimportant. fail to recognize the equal rights of nonsentient beings like plants and rocks. All of the above. Flag this Question Question 161 pts In Aristotle’s view, how are the virtues acquired? through abstract philosophical reflection. through repetition of virtuous actions until they become habitual. through genetics. through reading a lot of self-help books. Flag this Question Question 171 pts In what way would Thomas Hill’s notion of “self-acceptance”, as described in “Ideals of Human Excellence and Preserving Natural Environments”, correspond to Aristotle’s conception of eudaimonia? They both are inherently immoral and contrary to virtue. They both require the total rejection of standards outside the self.
- 8. They both have nothing to do with ethics. They both involve acknowledging and respecting the kinds of creatures that we are. Flag this Question Question 181 pts What would best express Colonel Nicholson’s (Alec Guinness) view regarding what makes a good soldier, as expressed in the The Bridge on the River Kwai clip? The virtues of a good soldier are consistent no matter the circumstance. A good solider acts virtuously even when it may not directly benefit himself and his country. The good soldier maintains his or her integrity even if the enemy does not. All of the above. Flag this Question Question 191 pts In “Ideals of Human Excellence and Preserving Natural Environments,” Thomas Hill claims that a fruitful way to think about the badness of destroying the environment is: To appeal to notions of the rights of plants, minerals, landscapes, etc. To think about what kind of human would choose to destroy the earth.
- 9. To examine people’s intuitions about whether it is right to harm the environment. To examine the pleasures or pains that humans might experience as a consequence of treating the environment certain ways. Question 201 pts In the article “Magnanimity and Integrity as Military Virtues,” Robinson describes integrity as a virtue that Has excesses like arrogance and deficiencies such as weakness of will Has excesses like generosity and deficiencies such as weakness of will Has excesses like arrogance and deficiencies such as weakness of pleasure Has excesses like generosity and deficiencies such as weakness of pleasure