Chapter 07 Self Quiz

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. Nagel believes that a persuasive argument for not harming others is implicit in which of the following questions?

“How would you like it if someone did that to you?” correct incorrect

“What were you thinking?” correct incorrect

“Is that how you were raised?” correct incorrect

“What if you get caught?” correct incorrect

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. To admit that you would feel resentment toward someone who hurt you, Nagel argues, is to admit that

morality is based in emotion. correct incorrect

there is a reason the person who harmed you shouldn’t have done what he or she did. correct incorrect

forgiveness is impossible. correct incorrect

we care more about ourselves than about others. correct incorrect

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. To resist Nagle’s argument someone must

admit that he or she is fundamentally selfish. correct incorrect

admit that his or her interests are of no concern to others. correct incorrect

deny that they care about others’ interests. correct incorrect

deny that breaking the law is wrong. correct incorrect

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. Nagel assumes that everyone has at least some degree of concern for other people.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. According to Nagel, if you think your own interests provide others with reasons not to treat you badly, then you have reason not to treat others badly.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Nagel claims that the basis of morality is a belief that good and harm to particular people is good or bad just from their point of view.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect