Positivists Rejected Much of the Philosophical Basis of Classical Thinkers

question 58

Multiple Choice

Positivists rejected much of the philosophical basis of classical thinkers' arguments and, instead, relied on what?

• A) studies of the causes of crime to determine appropriate punishment
• B) the view of individuals as hedonistic
• C) similar punishments for similar crimes
• D) swift justice regardless of the circumstances of a crime

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Definitions:

Bidding Down

The process where the price of an item, service, or contract decreases due to competitive bidding, for example, in auctions or procurement processes.

Particular Product

A specific item or good that is produced and available for sale or distribution.

Monopolistically Competitive

A market structure where many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for some degree of market power.

Pure Monopoly

A market structure where a single firm is the sole producer of a product or service without close substitutes, controlling the entire supply.