Dan Is a Supporter of the Formalist View

question 59

Multiple Choice

Dan is a supporter of the formalist view.Which of the following is most likely to be his belief about lying?

• A) He is likely to support a lie that is told for personal gain.
• B) He is likely to condemn all forms of lying.
• C) He is likely to support a lie that is told for the common good.
• D) He is likely to disapprove of lying only in instances that hurt people.
• E) He is likely to support a lie that is harmless.

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