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Outline and Evaluate One Deontological Ethical Theory

Before I can begin to answer the question at hand, it is useful to first clarify the key terms iterated. By Deontological, I am referring to ethical theories that place a great focus on motivations that d...

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Is God's supposed omnipotence in conflict with His omni-benevolence?

This question concerns God's omnipotence (all powerful ability to do anything) and His omni-benevolence (perfect goodness). Conflict between these attributes relates to the issue of theodicy, i.e. whether...

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What is Act Utilitarianism? How does this form a moral choice?

Utilitarianism is an ethical theory concerned with the consequences of actions rather than the motivations. There are two types of utilitarianism, Act and Rule, and this answer will focus on the first of ...

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Explain how Edmund Gettier revised the tripartite theory of knowledge.

The tripartite definition of knowledge states that knowledge is justified true belief. That is, for an individual, A, to be able to claim that she knows that p is true, p must be true, A...

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Explain and analyse Descartes' modal argument for dualism.

In the modal argument, Descartes attempts to support his theory of substance dualism by arguing that the only thing we can be absolutely certain of is our own mental existence. This argument is best captu...

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