There Is Always an Explicit or Implicit Assumption in U

question 106

Multiple Choice

There is always an explicit or implicit assumption in U.S. schools that the American way of life is ________.

• A) one of many different, yet, equally viable ways
• B) the only really right way
• C) traditional
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Kant

Refers to Immanuel Kant, an 18th-century German philosopher known for his work in ethics, particularly the philosophy of duty and moral imperatives.

Commensurability

The principle or quality of being measurable or comparable in a certain way, especially with respect to values or units.

Utilitarianism

An ethical theory that posits that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, often defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering.

Preferences

The likes, desires, or choices a person has, which influence their behavior and decision-making, often considered in economics, psychology, and ethics.