The Use of Common Sense

question 109

Multiple Choice

The use of common sense:

• A)can guide an audience to agree with a speaker.
• B)differs from real factual evidence.
• C)is more important than doing research.
• D)is a reliable safety net in the absence of evidence.
• E)reliably guides a listener to truth.

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Definitions:

Ethical Egoism

A moral philosophy that posits individuals should act in their own self-interest because it is the moral thing to do.

Principle of Utility

A foundational concept in utilitarianism that suggests the best action is the one that maximizes utility, usually defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people.

Kant

Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher whose work in metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics played a central role in modern philosophy, emphasizing the limits of human knowledge and the importance of moral principles.

General Policy

Broad, overall plans, guidelines, or procedures designed to guide actions toward achieving long-term goals or objectives.