In an Attempt to Avoid Prosecution for Their Corrupt Dealings

question 46

Multiple Choice

In an attempt to avoid prosecution for their corrupt dealings, the owners of the Crédit Mobilizer

• A) left the country.
• B) belatedly started to follow honest business practices.
• C) used shady bookkeeping to conceal their insider financial deals.
• D) tried to gain immunity by testifying before Congress.
• E) bribed key congressmen by giving them shares of the company's valuable stock.

Compare and contrast the methodologies and goals of Stoicism and Hedonism in achieving the good life.

Understand the differences between hedonism, egoism, altruism, and ethical theories.

Identify the stance of psychological egoism regarding human motivation.

Explain Epicurus's perspective on religion and happiness.

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