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Which act (A or B) would a person using classical utilitarian theory probably choose in the scenario below? (To keep things simple, assume here that this classical utilitarian is also using an act-utilitarian approach.)  Imagine a scientist (with the correct formula for a cure for cancer in his head) and a non-scientist who survive on a raft (after a shipwreck). In 30 days the raft will drift within shipping lanes (and thus a ship is likely to spot them at that point). Since there’s only enough food for 1 of them for 30 days, they can either do Act A (flip a coin as the totally fair thing to do and whoever wins, gets all the food) or Act B (give the scientist the food so he can survive and can return to civilization and get to a lab and produce the cure for cancer).

Helping others, at least whenever we can, is an example of an “imperfect duty” in Kant’s theory.

What did she do for money before she started acting? 

Describe what he tended to wear. (He has a rather striking appearance!)

Describe this person’s physical traits.

After completing the course, are you able to formulate a hypothesis and plan appropriate methodologies to address the problem.

What type of tape would most likely be used to perform a basic ankle tape for a lateral ankle sprain in a high school soccer player?

Scoliosis involves what type of curvature of the spine.

What is the primary site for implantation of a fertilized ovum?

Which hormone helps to regulate the female menstrual cycle?