For Philosophers, the Most Important Issue Is Not Where Our

question 48

Multiple Choice

For philosophers, the most important issue is not where our moral principles came from, but:

• A) whether those moral principles can be justified
• B) how we acquired the beliefs we have
• C) to what extent religion influences people's moral beliefs
• D) the legal basis for acting morally

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Definitions:

Primary Drives

Basic, instinctual drives that motivate behaviors necessary for survival, such as hunger, thirst, and avoidance of pain.

Physiologically-Based

Pertaining to the explanation or functioning of a phenomenon based on the biological processes and physical activities of living organisms.

Unlearned

Unlearned refers to behaviors or responses that are not acquired through learning or experience but are instead innate or natural.

Homeostasis

The regulatory process by which biological systems maintain stability and equilibrium while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.