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In their original state of nature, humans were described as:
In their original state of nature, humans were described as:
- Rich and sociable
- Energetic and peaceful
- Happy and content
- Solitary and poor (correct)
Why did humans enter into a social compact according to the text?
Why did humans enter into a social compact according to the text?
- To establish a direct democracy
- To eliminate laws and order
- To increase their freedom
- To surrender their freedom to a ruler (correct)
What is one key implication of the social contract theory mentioned in the text?
What is one key implication of the social contract theory mentioned in the text?
- The ruler is bound by the contract
- The people can easily overthrow the ruler
- The ruler is elected by the people
- The ruler has absolute power (correct)
Inalienable rights, as defined in the text, are rights that:
Inalienable rights, as defined in the text, are rights that:
What is the potential consequence of overfishing in the bay mentioned in the text?
What is the potential consequence of overfishing in the bay mentioned in the text?
What natural rights do all men have?
What natural rights do all men have?
What is the purpose of men having reason according to the text?
What is the purpose of men having reason according to the text?
When do men owe obedience to the government they have established?
When do men owe obedience to the government they have established?
What distinguishes relationships based on contracts from those based on care according to Carol Gilligan?
What distinguishes relationships based on contracts from those based on care according to Carol Gilligan?
What does Carol Gilligan criticize about deontology and rights-based ethics?
What does Carol Gilligan criticize about deontology and rights-based ethics?
Which ethical system does the text mention as resembling what one would see in the business world?
Which ethical system does the text mention as resembling what one would see in the business world?
In the scenario of driving to an important interview, what dilemma is presented to the driver?
In the scenario of driving to an important interview, what dilemma is presented to the driver?
