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Both error theorists and moral objectivists believe that . . .

According to ethical subjectivism (individual relativism), whether an act is right or wrong is determined by . . .

Bob decides he wants to help people in need, and so he donates $100 dollars to charity. A psychological egoist points out that he was motivated by his desire to help people in need. According to the textbook and lecture, does this prove that he was acting from self-interest?

A prisoner’s dilemma is a situation in which . . .

What is Rawls’s veil of ignorance?

Suppose someone tried to justify slavery. What part of social contract theory would prevent this?

What is the relationship between freedom and law within social contract theory?

Important philosophers who taught social contract theory include:

If you believe in Psychological Egoism, does that mean you also have to believe in Ethical Egoism? Explain. Start by explaining the difference between the two.

Social contract theory has difficulty in explaining what to say to a free rider. A free rider is: