According to Foot, "To Explain an Action Is Not Necessarily

question 150

Multiple Choice

According to Foot, "to explain an action is not necessarily to show that it could have been ___________ from some fact about the agent's character-that he is weak, greedy, sentimental, and so forth. We may if we like say that an action is never fully explained unless it has been shown to be covered by a law which connects it to such a character trait."

• A) predicted
• B) originated
• C) suppressed
• D) eliminated

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Definitions:

Instrument

A legal document formalizing an agreement or right, often related to finance or law.

Graduation Gift

An item or sum of money given to someone to celebrate the completion of their graduation.

Talon

In finance, a talon is a coupon on a bearer bond that allows the holder to collect future unattached coupons when they become due.

Judicial Sale

The sale of property authorized by a court, often as a result of foreclosure or to enforce a judgment.