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... answers to these questions are very simple . There are few methods better suited to introduce a student to philosophy than to spend a little time with theology . The reason is that in most ages men have sought to answer philosophical ...
... answers to these questions are very simple . There are few methods better suited to introduce a student to philosophy than to spend a little time with theology . The reason is that in most ages men have sought to answer philosophical ...
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... answer ? 12. " Such a doctrine renders men cold and unsympathizing . " Mill's answer ? 13. How does Mill deal with the question of motive ? 14. " The principle of utility may serve as a cloak for selfishness . " Mill's answer ? 15. " An ...
... answer ? 12. " Such a doctrine renders men cold and unsympathizing . " Mill's answer ? 13. How does Mill deal with the question of motive ? 14. " The principle of utility may serve as a cloak for selfishness . " Mill's answer ? 15. " An ...
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... Answer : " I don't know . " " What acts are right ? " Answer : " I don't know . " " Is this particular act right ? " " Is any act whatever right ? " Answer : " I don't know . " Ethical skepticism is the belief that the answer to all ...
... Answer : " I don't know . " " What acts are right ? " Answer : " I don't know . " " Is this particular act right ? " " Is any act whatever right ? " Answer : " I don't know . " Ethical skepticism is the belief that the answer to all ...
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David Hume | 39 |
An argument for limited theism | 57 |
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