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Which of the following scenarios would be neutral for an egoist?  Lamar lies about having done his homework so that he won't get in trouble with his parents.  Luna joins the armed forces so... she can give something back to her nation and guarantee a future for her society.  Larry refuses to participate in his neighborhood watch because it takes too much of his time and energy.  Leah has a hard time deciding between the University of Minnesota and Notre Dame, but she picks Notre Dame in the end. CONCEPT Commitments of Egoism 2 Which of the following represents a challenge to divine command theory?  Divine command theory relies on sacred texts that are silent on some issues.  Divine command theory is too relative.  Divine command theory does not offer a firm basis for morality.  Divine command theory doesn't give a compelling reason for being good. CONCEPT Refutations of Divine Command Theory 3 Sadie goes into work on the Sabbath, despite God's commandment against doing so. According to divine command theory, Sadie's action is __________. This study source was downloaded by 100000773243632 from CourseHero.com on 03-29-2022 09:08:15 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/87229661/Milestone-2docx/  neutral  obligatory  supererogatory  impermissible CONCEPT Commitments of Divine Command Theory 4 Which of the following statements about divine command theory is true?  Divine command theory states that the intention justifies the action.  Divine command theory states that if God says nothing about an action, that action is forbidden.  Divine command theory states that God's commands are universal ethical truths.  Divine command theory is just another name for religion. CONCEPT Divine Command Theory 5 Why is egoism unique among ethical theories?  It is the only theory to equate what is good to what is performed in the name of self-interest.  It is the only theory to explain the way things ought to be in regards to what is right and wrong. This study source was downloaded by 100000773243632 from CourseHero.com on 03-29-2022 09:08:15 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/87229661/Milestone-2docx/  It is the only theory to acknowledge conflicting interests as harmful to a system of ethics.  It is the only theory to maintain that there are no universal truths regarding what is good. CONCEPT Egoism 6 According to an egoist, working hard to succeed in order to take care of oneself and one’s needs is good because __________.  it sets a positive example for others  societal standards demand it  individual flourishing is the sole basis for ethics  hard work is valued by al [Show More]

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