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What is the main claim of Emotivism regarding ethical sentences?
What is the main claim of Emotivism regarding ethical sentences?
- They convey authentic propositions
- They are fact-stating sentences
- They are used to convey information
- They express the emotions of the speaker (correct)
According to Emotivism, when someone says 'Stealing is immoral,' what is the interpretation of this statement?
According to Emotivism, when someone says 'Stealing is immoral,' what is the interpretation of this statement?
- It is a statement of approval for stealing
- It is equivalent to a command to stop stealing (correct)
- It is an attempt to convey factual information
- It is a neutral observation about stealing
How does Emotivism view the purpose of utterances in ethics?
How does Emotivism view the purpose of utterances in ethics?
- To report on moral actions
- To convey information and facts
- To express approval or disapproval (correct)
- To provide logical arguments
In what way does Emotivism differentiate ethical sentences from factual statements?
In what way does Emotivism differentiate ethical sentences from factual statements?
How does Emotivism suggest interpreting the statement 'Fair play is good'?
How does Emotivism suggest interpreting the statement 'Fair play is good'?
What does Emotivism propose regarding the role of feelings in making moral decisions?
What does Emotivism propose regarding the role of feelings in making moral decisions?
What does the theory of Subjectivism propose?
What does the theory of Subjectivism propose?
How does Emotivism differ from Subjectivism?
How does Emotivism differ from Subjectivism?
What does 'X is right' signify in Emotivism?
What does 'X is right' signify in Emotivism?
How do proponents view Emotivism compared to Subjectivism?
How do proponents view Emotivism compared to Subjectivism?
What is the central idea behind the theory of Emotivism?
What is the central idea behind the theory of Emotivism?
How does Subjectivism differ from Emotivism in interpreting moral statements?
How does Subjectivism differ from Emotivism in interpreting moral statements?
What is the main focus of Emotivism and Subjectivism in relation to moral judgments?
What is the main focus of Emotivism and Subjectivism in relation to moral judgments?
Which principle of justice emphasizes making decisions based on objective criteria?
Which principle of justice emphasizes making decisions based on objective criteria?
What does the principle of impartiality require in terms of considering the interests of concerned parties?
What does the principle of impartiality require in terms of considering the interests of concerned parties?
What does the principle of impartiality assume about every person?
What does the principle of impartiality assume about every person?
From an impartial standpoint, what clarification do some ethicists believe is needed despite the principle that no one is seen as more significant than another?
From an impartial standpoint, what clarification do some ethicists believe is needed despite the principle that no one is seen as more significant than another?
What do Emotivism and Subjectivism fail to accomplish according to the text?
What do Emotivism and Subjectivism fail to accomplish according to the text?
What is one of the effective methods mentioned for mental strength training?
What is one of the effective methods mentioned for mental strength training?
Which action is suggested as a way to train mental strength according to the text?
Which action is suggested as a way to train mental strength according to the text?
What is the purpose of refusing to gratify unimportant desires in mental strength training?
What is the purpose of refusing to gratify unimportant desires in mental strength training?
What can training like avoiding gambling contribute to?
What can training like avoiding gambling contribute to?
What is a potential benefit of following a methodical method of training, as mentioned in the text?
What is a potential benefit of following a methodical method of training, as mentioned in the text?
What do people usually admire and respect, according to the text?
What do people usually admire and respect, according to the text?
What is an example of an act that exhibits moral courage and will?
What is an example of an act that exhibits moral courage and will?
Which action demonstrates a lack of moral courage and will?
Which action demonstrates a lack of moral courage and will?
What does practicing what you preach entail?
What does practicing what you preach entail?
Which act shows a lack of moral courage and will?
Which act shows a lack of moral courage and will?
What is an example of avoiding deeds that show a lack of moral courage and will?
What is an example of avoiding deeds that show a lack of moral courage and will?
Which action requires moral courage and will?
Which action requires moral courage and will?
