In the 19th Century, Russian Peasants Noticed That During Cholera

question 21

Multiple Choice

In the 19th century, Russian peasants noticed that during cholera epidemics there were lots of doctors around; in an attempt to eliminate cholera, they killed all the doctors.This is an example of

• A)mistaking correlation with causation.
• B)the fallacy of opportunism.
• C)excessive abstraction.
• D)rationality.
• E)marginal analysis.

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Definitions:

Social Contract

A theory in political philosophy suggesting that the legitimacy of authority comes from an implicit agreement between the governing and the governed.

Legitimacy

The general belief that a rule, institution, or leader has the right to govern or dictate.

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

Ancient Greeks

A civilization belonging to a period of Greek history that lasted from the Dark Ages (about 1200 BCE) to the end of antiquity (circa 600 AD) and contributed significantly to language, politics, educational systems, philosophy, science, and the arts.