According to Thomas and Waluchow, Which of the Following Is

question 10

Multiple Choice

According to Thomas and Waluchow, which of the following is an example of a pre-reflective statement in response to a moral question?  

• A)"Abortion should never happen because it is murder."  
• B)"Abortion is a difficult concept to accept for many because of the social values we place on life."  
• C)"I disagree with abortion because it will directly cause death. My spiritual beliefs prohibit this based on protecting sanctity of life."  
• D)"Abortion is morally permissible because the rights of the pregnant woman take priority over the right of the fetus."

Distinguish between types of wrongs and defenses in criminal law, including the difference between public and private wrongs, and the concepts of voluntary intoxication and duress.

Appreciate the procedural aspects of criminal law, especially regarding preliminary hearings, grand juries, and arraignment.

Recognize the differences between various types of punishment and their intended effects, such as special deterrence, probation, and cruel and unusual punishments.

Grasp the significance of legal standards such as reasonableness in judicial decisions, including sentencing and appeals.

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Definitions:

Cold War

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