Socrates Believes That Doing the Right Thing Means Doing the Thing

question 12

True/False

Socrates believes that doing the right thing means doing the thing that is most likely to maximize pleasure and minimize pain in any given situation.

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Definitions:

Sects

Usually form by breaking away from churches due to disagreement about church doctrine. Sects are less integrated into society and less bureaucratized than churches. They are often led by charismatic leaders, who tend to be relatively intolerant of religious opinions other than their own.

Worldly Authority

Worldly authority pertains to the power or control that is recognized in the material or secular aspects of life, distinct from spiritual or religious authority.

Abstract Teachings

Educational content or principles that focus on theoretical concepts rather than practical application.

Denomination

A recognized autonomous branch within a religion, distinct from others by its specific beliefs, practices, and organizational structures.