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          Physilophy question

9. Hobbes’ psychological egoism denies the existence of altruism because we will just do what is morally right for our pleasure. T F

10 is simply the rule that we should always try to achieve the greatest amount of happiness for the greatest amount of people.

a. Kantianism

b. Utilitarianism

c. Egoism

d. None of the above.

11. The principle: “Act only according to that maxim by which you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law,” is an example of

a. Conditional imperative

b. Religious principle

c. Categorical imperative

d. Utilitarianism

12. Which one is not a characteristic of hard determinism;

a. No freedom

b. No responsibility

c. Everything responds to causality and necessity

d. Same past, different future

Answer 1

9. Hobbes' psychological egoism states that motivation for creating equal and just world is fear of pain or death, to live a harmonious life and to enjoy the pleasures of life. This makes man to behave in manner that is morally right, thus, Hobbes denies the existence of altruism.

Answer. True

10.

Answer. b. Utilitarianism

11.

Answer. c. Categorical imperative

12.

Answer. d. Same past, different future