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What distinguishes hard paternalism from soft paternalism?
What distinguishes hard paternalism from soft paternalism?
- Hard paternalism intervenes in self-regarding actions only.
- Soft paternalism requires individuals to make informed decisions.
- Soft paternalism is concerned with actions that affect others.
- Hard paternalism restricts freedom regardless of consent. (correct)
Which principle emphasizes the duty to avoid harm to others?
Which principle emphasizes the duty to avoid harm to others?
- Principle of fidelity
- Principle of confidentiality
- Principle of non-maleficence (correct)
- Principle of beneficence
What best describes the term 'intrinsic value'?
What best describes the term 'intrinsic value'?
- Value determined by societal norms and laws.
- Value that is considered worthwhile in and of itself. (correct)
- Value based on measurable outcomes in financial terms.
- Value derived from its ability to help achieve other goals.
How does Aristotle's concept of the golden mean relate to personal behavior?
How does Aristotle's concept of the golden mean relate to personal behavior?
What does Mill's Harm Principle suggest regarding individual actions?
What does Mill's Harm Principle suggest regarding individual actions?
What is the primary focus of act utilitarianism?
What is the primary focus of act utilitarianism?
In the context of Kant's ethics, what is meant by 'autonomy'?
In the context of Kant's ethics, what is meant by 'autonomy'?
What is a key critique of act utilitarianism?
What is a key critique of act utilitarianism?
Which of the following best defines 'Eudaimonia'?
Which of the following best defines 'Eudaimonia'?
What is a prescriptive claim?
What is a prescriptive claim?
What differentiates a sound argument from a valid argument?
What differentiates a sound argument from a valid argument?
Which of the following is an example of a formal fallacy?
Which of the following is an example of a formal fallacy?
What is an 'ad hominem' fallacy?
What is an 'ad hominem' fallacy?
Which statement correctly identifies a normative claim?
Which statement correctly identifies a normative claim?
What is a false dilemma fallacy?
What is a false dilemma fallacy?
What is a characteristic of informal fallacies?
What is a characteristic of informal fallacies?
Which of the following best defines a valid argument?
Which of the following best defines a valid argument?
Which fallacy occurs when one event is assumed to cause another solely because it follows it in time?
Which fallacy occurs when one event is assumed to cause another solely because it follows it in time?
