In “The Emotions Of Justice,” Bob Solomon argues for the claim that justice is merely an a priori function of reason
Like Nietzsche, _____________ deplored “the public” and urge…
Like Nietzsche, _____________ deplored “the public” and urged an end to collective identity and social roles in favor of renewed respect for the individual.
For the ancient philosopher, _____________, self-identity wa…
For the ancient philosopher, _____________, self-identity was essentially bodily identity, without any particular reference to self-consciousness..
_____________ argued that African Americans’ self-identities…
_____________ argued that African Americans’ self-identities were largely defined for them by American society, in which whites are the majority. Social roles also have been binding to other groups, such as women.
Who said that if you are ashamed, the best remedy is for you…
Who said that if you are ashamed, the best remedy is for you to practice benevolence?
In novels such as George Orwell’s 1984, Aldous Huxley’s Brav…
In novels such as George Orwell’s 1984, Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, and Anthony Burgess’s A Clockwork Orange, a _____________ view of human nature is attacked as potentially creating the philosophical basis of societies more oppressive and authoritarian than any we have even seen.
Which of the following theory of justice focuses on every in…
Which of the following theory of justice focuses on every individual’s rights by defending two principles: first, that we all have basic and equal rights, and second, that all inequalities of wealth, health, opportunities, and so forth, are to every individual’s advantage?
J. J. C. Smart argued that the identity theory was false bec…
J. J. C. Smart argued that the identity theory was false because it was incompatible with modern science.
Hume concluded that the idea of a self was simply a fiction.
Hume concluded that the idea of a self was simply a fiction.
Which of the following philosophers rejected the idea of bas…
Which of the following philosophers rejected the idea of basing morality on feelings of any kind?