What Is the Purpose of the Discussion of "Honest Abe

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the discussion of "Honest Abe" in Chapter 11?

• A) To make a general point about virtues by showing that being truly honest requires not only telling the truth, but also regarding truth-telling as good for its own sake, encouraging truth-telling in others, etc.
• B) To distinguish honesty from more specific virtues by showing that being truly honest requires not only telling the truth, but also regarding truth-telling as good for its own sake, encouraging truth-telling in others, etc.
• C) To make a general point about virtues by showing that although we call many different attitudes and kinds of behavior "honest," honesty essentially consists in telling the truth.
• D) To show that some virtues, such as honesty, are essentially about interpersonal relationships, whereas other virtues, such as courage, are about a person's relationship to the world as a whole.

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Definitions:

Sensory Stimulus

Any object or event that is input to the senses, leading to a response or recognition from the body or brain.

Reflex

An automatic, involuntary response to a stimulus without the involvement of conscious thought.

Action Potential

A temporary reversal of an electrical charge across the membrane of a nerve cell that results in the transmission of an electrical impulse.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which acts as the processing center for nervous functions.