Question 1

Crouch claims that many current legal remedies to public harassment are not ideal because

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A)  They reinforce traditional views of women. 
B)  They fail to recognize harassment as a restriction of women's freedom. 
C)  They are grounded in an ideology of gender inequality. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  They reinforce traditional views of women. 
B)  They fail to recognize harassment as a restriction of women's freedom. 
C)  They are grounded in an ideology of gender inequality. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 2

Crouch argues that public harassment prevents women from having equal access to public goods.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to Timmerman, giving to aid organizations is

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A)  Essentially the same as Singer's example of the drowning child. 
B)  Morally different from Singer's example of the drowning child. 
C)  Unacceptable under any circumstances. 
D)  A universal obligation. 
A)  Essentially the same as Singer's example of the drowning child. 
B)  Morally different from Singer's example of the drowning child. 
C)  Unacceptable under any circumstances. 
D)  A universal obligation.

Question 4

Cahn claims that the wish to sell stock is logically equivalent to the wish to buy stock.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In Bystander's Three Options, Thomson concludes that it is morally permissible for the bystander to choose

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A)  To turn the trolley and kill one worker. 
B)  To turn the trolley and kill himself or herself. 
C)  To NOT turn the trolley and let five people die. 
D)  Either b or c would be morally permissible. 
A)  To turn the trolley and kill one worker. 
B)  To turn the trolley and kill himself or herself. 
C)  To NOT turn the trolley and let five people die. 
D)  Either b or c would be morally permissible.

Question 6

Do you agree with Thomson's First and Second Principles? Why or why not?
The Divestiture Puzzle
Steven M. Cahn

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I agree with Thomson's First Principle,

Question 7

Cahn argues that the divestiture puzzle can be avoided by renouncing ownership rather than selling.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the case of public harassment, the harasser is usually

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A)  Someone the victim knows well. 
B)  A co-worker. 
C)  A stranger. 
D)  Someone in a position of power. 
A)  Someone the victim knows well. 
B)  A co-worker. 
C)  A stranger. 
D)  Someone in a position of power.

Question 9

Thomson compares stealing money to send it to the charity Oxfam to

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A)  Refusing to make a moral choice that might save lives. 
B)  Letting five workers die to save yourself. 
C)  Letting five workers die to save one worker. 
D)  Turning the trolley to kill one worker to save five. 
A)  Refusing to make a moral choice that might save lives. 
B)  Letting five workers die to save yourself. 
C)  Letting five workers die to save one worker. 
D)  Turning the trolley to kill one worker to save five.

Question 10

Consider one of her examples (e.g., violinist, people-seeds, chocolates) and explain why it was or was not an effective argumentative tool.

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One of her examples, such as the compari

Question 11

Boxill uses the cases of Tom, Dick, and Harry to argue for the claim that black Americans are entitled to reparation from white Americans. How does this argument go exactly? Do you find it convincing? Why or why not?

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good essay will:
Provide a thesis at the

Question 12

Davis claims that gender roles and social expectations contribute to the prevalence of sexual harassment on campus. What is Davis's argument for this claim? Is Davis's argument convincing? Why or why not?

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Davis argues that gender roles and socia

Question 13

According to Davis, men tend to define sexual harassment more narrowly than women.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In this reading, Thomson argues that if you do a good deed, you must pay the cost yourself.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Are there any objections to the case for reparation that Boxill does not consider? If so, what are they? Are any of these objections convincing in your view? Why or why not?

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There are several objections to the case

Question 16

Thomson considers an argument that begins from the premise that

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A)  Abortion is immoral. 
B)  The fetus is a person. 
C)  The mother has no rights. 
D)  Rape is immoral. 
A)  Abortion is immoral. 
B)  The fetus is a person. 
C)  The mother has no rights. 
D)  Rape is immoral.

Question 17

What is the right to life?
Why Abortion Is Immoral
Don Marquis

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The right to life is the fundamental eth

Question 18

According to Timmerman, in what ways is the drowning child example not like citizens of affluent nations giving to aid organizations? Do you agree?

Accepted Answer

good essay will:
Briefly describe Singer

Question 19

Thomson claims that the trolley problem is only of interest to moral theorists.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Boxill claims that the white community can be regarded as a company or corporation. How does Boxill defend this claim? Is his defense convincing? Why or why not?

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Boxill defends his claim by arguing that

Crouch claims that many current legal remedies to public harassment are not ideal because

Crouch argues that public harassment prevents women from having equal access to public goods.

According to Timmerman, giving to aid organizations is

Cahn claims that the wish to sell stock is logically equivalent to the wish to buy stock.

In Bystander's Three Options, Thomson concludes that it is morally permissible for the bystander to choose

Do you agree with Thomson's First and Second Principles? Why or why not? The Divestiture Puzzle Steven M. Cahn

Cahn argues that the divestiture puzzle can be avoided by renouncing ownership rather than selling.

In the case of public harassment, the harasser is usually

Thomson compares stealing money to send it to the charity Oxfam to

Consider one of her examples (e.g., violinist, people-seeds, chocolates) and explain why it was or was not an effective argumentative tool.

Boxill uses the cases of Tom, Dick, and Harry to argue for the claim that black Americans are entitled to reparation from white Americans. How does this argument go exactly? Do you find it convincing? Why or why not?

Davis claims that gender roles and social expectations contribute to the prevalence of sexual harassment on campus. What is Davis's argument for this claim? Is Davis's argument convincing? Why or why not?

According to Davis, men tend to define sexual harassment more narrowly than women.

In this reading, Thomson argues that if you do a good deed, you must pay the cost yourself.

Are there any objections to the case for reparation that Boxill does not consider? If so, what are they? Are any of these objections convincing in your view? Why or why not?

Thomson considers an argument that begins from the premise that

What is the right to life? Why Abortion Is Immoral Don Marquis

According to Timmerman, in what ways is the drowning child example not like citizens of affluent nations giving to aid organizations? Do you agree?

Thomson claims that the trolley problem is only of interest to moral theorists.

Boxill claims that the white community can be regarded as a company or corporation. How does Boxill defend this claim? Is his defense convincing? Why or why not?

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Exam 9: Moral Problems

Crouch claims that many current legal remedies to public harassment are not ideal because

Crouch argues that public harassment prevents women from having equal access to public goods.

According to Timmerman, giving to aid organizations is

Cahn claims that the wish to sell stock is logically equivalent to the wish to buy stock.

In Bystander's Three Options, Thomson concludes that it is morally permissible for the bystander to choose

Do you agree with Thomson's First and Second Principles? Why or why not? The Divestiture Puzzle Steven M. Cahn

Cahn argues that the divestiture puzzle can be avoided by renouncing ownership rather than selling.

In the case of public harassment, the harasser is usually

Thomson compares stealing money to send it to the charity Oxfam to

Consider one of her examples (e.g., violinist, people-seeds, chocolates) and explain why it was or was not an effective argumentative tool.

Boxill uses the cases of Tom, Dick, and Harry to argue for the claim that black Americans are entitled to reparation from white Americans. How does this argument go exactly? Do you find it convincing? Why or why not?

Davis claims that gender roles and social expectations contribute to the prevalence of sexual harassment on campus. What is Davis's argument for this claim? Is Davis's argument convincing? Why or why not?

According to Davis, men tend to define sexual harassment more narrowly than women.

In this reading, Thomson argues that if you do a good deed, you must pay the cost yourself.

Are there any objections to the case for reparation that Boxill does not consider? If so, what are they? Are any of these objections convincing in your view? Why or why not?

Thomson considers an argument that begins from the premise that

What is the right to life? Why Abortion Is Immoral Don Marquis

According to Timmerman, in what ways is the drowning child example not like citizens of affluent nations giving to aid organizations? Do you agree?

Thomson claims that the trolley problem is only of interest to moral theorists.

Boxill claims that the white community can be regarded as a company or corporation. How does Boxill defend this claim? Is his defense convincing? Why or why not?

What Is Philosophy

The Elements of Argument

Knowing Vs Thinking

Mind

Free Will

Identity

God

Moral Theory

Society

Social Justice

Art

The Meaning of Life

Asian Outlooks

Filters