Foot Notes That "There Are Objective, Factual Evaluations of Such

question 8

Essay

Foot notes that "there are objective, factual evaluations of such things as human sight, hearing, memory, and concentration, based on the life form of our own species." How does this claim feature in her argument? Why, if one accepts this claim, should human will be evaluated on the basis of facts about the nature of human beings?

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Definitions:

Board Of Directors

A group of individuals elected by shareholders to oversee the management and make strategic decisions for a corporation.

Proxy

The right to act for another on a specific issue. In finance the right to cast another’s vote in the election of corporate directors. Incumbent directors routinely solicit stockholders’ proxies for reelection.

Voting Rights

The rights possessed by shareholders that allow them to vote on matters of corporate policy, including decisions on the composition of the board of directors.

Market Return

The total return from an investment or portfolio, including dividends and capital gains, as compared to the overall market.