The Gods Would Rain Down Disaster on a Man Who

question 12

Short Answer

The gods would rain down disaster on a man who exhibited overconfidence, or ____________________.

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Definitions:

Utilitarian Rule

A principle that dictates choosing actions that maximize happiness or benefit to the greatest number of people.

Greatest Good

A principle suggesting that actions should be evaluated based on their ability to produce the maximum amount of happiness or benefit for the greatest number of people.

Trap Of Rationalization

The justification of questionable behavior with seemingly reasonable excuses, obscuring true motives or flaws.

Self-Deception

A psychological process where an individual convinces themselves of a false reality to avoid facing uncomfortable truths.