For Spinoza, the Failure to Understand God Led to

question 12

Multiple Choice

For Spinoza, the failure to understand God led to

• A)false worship of nature.
• B)people using nature for their own self-interest.
• C)a lack of moral judgment of others.
• D)sexual perversion.
• E)the establishment of divine right monarchies.

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Definitions:

Dogmatic

Pertaining to or characteristic of dogma, often implying an authoritative and unyielding adherence to beliefs regardless of evidence.

Act Utilitarians

Philosophers or ethicists who follow the principle of act utilitarianism, focusing on the consequences of individual actions and choosing those that maximize happiness or reduce suffering for the greatest number.

Principle of Utility

A foundational principle in ethics that suggests actions should be judged as morally right or wrong based on their consequences, specifically aiming to maximize happiness and minimize suffering.

Rightness

The quality of being morally correct, justifiable, or acceptable according to ethical principles.