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One view that Thomson considers and responds to is what she calls the ‘Standard Argument,’ which argues that all persons have a right to life. She rejects this argument because she believes that a ‘right to life’ is a vague and unclear concept. Which of the following is one of the ways people have defined the right to life which Thomson criticizes and rejects?

Who does Plato use as the main character of The Republic to discuss his theory of justice?

An instrument is ________ when a party refuses to pay the instrument, such as when a bank refuses to pay because insufficient funds exist.

The majority of vitamin E is stored where? 

Besides the principle of freedom, which of the following is Kukathas’ other moral principle that requires states to keep their borders open?

What is the name for the deficiency of niacin? 

Essay:  This section tests your knowledge of the ethical doctrines by analyzing ethical dilemmas from the Rawlsian (contractarian), libertarian, and utilitarian perspectives.  Each response should be one to two paragraphs in length and is worth 10 points.   Suppose the United States government became libertarian in nature such that the only legitimate government oversight occurred in the realms of the police force, the military, and the legal system. Suppose also that some voters were pushing this government to build a universal healthcare system like those found in many European countries (especially in Scandinavia). What principles would guide the libertarian government’s decision-making processes as to whether they should create a socialized healthcare system? Given those principles, would the government in fact create such a system? Why or why not?

Which of the following is Mill’s ‘Greatest Happiness Principle’?

Pappie’s Parts sells the exact same car part to George and Veronica’s shops. However, Veronica’s gets a severely discounted price on the same car part. This is considered ________.

Which of the following is a court-ordered judgment permitting a local court officer, such as a sheriff, to seize a debtor’s property before the entry of a final judgment in an underlying case?