False - T/F: Singer argues that the notion of equality should be abandoned because of how confusing it is
False - T/F: Singer claims everyone should have exactly the same rights.
True - T/F: Singer's principle of equality applies to other animals.
J. Diamond agrees with the policy of nonin...
PHIL 255 Final Exam Questions and
Solutions
False - T/F: Singer argues that the notion of equality should be abandoned because
of how confusing it is
False - T/F: Singer claims everyone should have exactly the same rights.
True - T/F: Singer's principle of equality applies to other animals.
J. Diamond agrees with the policy of noninterference for wildlife management. -
True
True - According to environmentalists, species and ecosystems possess intrinsic
value.
True - According to E. Willott, restoring wetlands can harm humans.
False - According to E. Willott, a habitat should always be restored to its wild (or
original) state.
False - According to Willott, wetlands should not be restored.
being instinctly nice to people you love (your family or relatives, NOT your
spouse). Genetic relatedness is most important. - Kin altruism
, Can explain altruistic behavior between unrelated genetic organisms. Ex: bringing
an apple to a random person and expecting it back. - Reciprocal altruism
Hobbes - Humans are born selfish; we only cooperate when there is a central
authority (the government; we are not nice by nature
Rousseau - Humans are born peaceful; civilization causes violence - Who are the
founders of the 2 theories of human nature and what do each say?
1. reason based behavior
2. automatic behaviors (instincts) - What are the 2 types of moral behavior
Only sentient animals have moral value; the suffering of animals domesticated or
not - What do Animal Lib's believe? What do they see the main problem in?
Animals have a moral standing. Humans and nonhumans are morally EQUAL - In
"Equality for Animals: Singer Against Speciesism", What is the thesis of Singer's
reading?
The civil rights movement, women's rights, gay rights---weren't taken seriously at
first, were laughed at, disrespected etc, but over time were seen as important issues
- Singer spends a few pages talking about human liberation movements. What's the
relevance of the human liberation movements for his argument for animal
liberation?
- true
- he says if all humans are equal, all non-humans are equal too - T/F: Singer
believes in the Principle of Equality. What's his take on it?
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