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What do you think is the biggest advantage of the ethic of prima facie duties? Explain why it has this advantage and why some competing ethical theories do not. Is this a sufficient reason to accept Ross’s theory or not? Defend your answer.

Recall some of defining moments in the formation of moral character. Did it change personality as well as outlook on life? How?
What do you think will happen to country if youth will be lacking the necessary moral ascendancy? Can we still rely on them as the hope of our motherland?
Explain the relationship between individual acts and character.

The first four rhetorical devices are euphemism, dysphemisms, downplayers, and weaslers. They are called slanters because they use a word or a phrase to change the true meaning of the topic being discussed.
“You say you are in love with Oscar, but are you sure he’s right for you? Isn’t he a little to …uh, mature for you?”
What is the slanter here? It is the word mature and it is a euphemism. The speaker is changing an expression that carries a negative connotation (being too old for her) for one that is more positive. Notice that this is not just using a different word that means the same thing, this actually changes the meaning of the claim. Someone can be young and mature and someone who is old is not necessarily mature at all.
Here is another example.
“He was at the bar for two hours officer, but I know he had only four drinks during that time.”
What is the slanter here? It is the word only and it is a downplayer because the speaker is using a technique for toning down the importance of claim to make it seem more important than it is.
How about this one.
“Despite what many politicians continue to say, the success of the surge strategy put in place by General Petraeus and Odierno is undeniable.”
The first part of this sentence before the comma is the downplayer here. Notice that if the claim is made without that first part it changes the meaning and is a much stronger statement.
Here is another one.
“Try the Neutron Diet for just four weeks, and you can lose as many as 20 pounds.”
This is an example of a weasler due to the words as many as. In fact, someone could gain weight on this diet but the speaker is still not wrong in her claim because she used the words as many as and thus did not guarantee anything. Be sure you understand the difference between the weasler and the downplayer.
Watch this video. Which of the four slanters discussed above is portrayed in this clip and why?

If you can not open it go to YouTube and type in Likeable? It is 51 seconds long and from the Democratic presidential debate, Janu

Assessment A. Match Column A with Column B A 1 Emotion is an interpretation of a situation a. Cannon-Bard Theory 2. Emotions occur because of physiologic reaction b. James-Lange Theory 3 Emotion is accompanied by physiologic reaction c. Schachter-Singer Theory 4 Emotion as both physiologic and cognitive Lazarus Theory or Appraisal Theory 5. Quick show of pouting in disgust Physiological arousal 6. Seat emotions Reticular activating system 7. System disturbed during negative emotionality g. Hypothalamus 8 Interpretation of a situation h. Emotional Intelligence 9 Self-awareness, empathy Cognitive appraisal 10 Tense muscles, sweating, red face Microexpressions B. Identify the trait shown by an emotionally intelligent person on each item. Write your answer the blank. 1 Liza was able to do her task well in team project despite working with a member she dislikes 2. When Vicky’s favorite pet dog died, Rina rushed to their house and consoled her Remo is confused whether to take up Computer Science or Food Technology but he tried to

I. Watch the movie ‘Hachiko’ starring Richard Gere at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSkgXhHbCSw.
Do you think the dog Hachi has the capacity to make moral decisions and choices? Why/Why not?

When identifying a researchable topic, there are a few things that should be considered:
?      Is it interesting to you?
?      Is it interesting to anyone else?
?      Is it defined as a need in literature?
?      Is it original?
?      Is it feasible?
?      Is it within your range of competence?
?      Is it ethical?
?      Does it align with your program of study?
Whether a topic is feasible is an important consideration. In what ways, can you insure that your topic is feasible? How do you know when a topic needs to be narrowed to something more specific in order to be feasible? How does your proposed broad concept align with your program of study ? How will researching a topic based on your concept contribute to your field of study? Explain.

What does Aristotle mean by the Golden Mean? Explain his Virtue Ethics using examples like “courage.” Consider this in the context of habituation of good character and long-term goal setting and our discussion of implicit, automatic, consciously unendorsed stereotyping.

Question 1
2 pts
Picasso was heavily involved with European politics before the onset of the Spanish Civil War.
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True
False
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Question 2
2 pts
The absence of color in
Guernica
was partially inspired by the photographs of the war correspondent George Steer.
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False
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Question 3
2 pts
Modernists (cubist, expressionists, fauves) rejected classical ideas of representation.
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False
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Question 4
2 pts
Picasso references the work of Rembrandt consistently throughout
Guernica.
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False
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Question 5
2 pts
In the print
“Minotaurmachy”
the minotaur is presented as a savior symbol.
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True
False
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Question 6
2 pts
“The Dream and Lie of Franco”
is a satirical jab at Francisco Franco that Picasso executes to support his mistress.
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True
False
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Question 7
2 pts
Guernica
was executed in the Modernist style of cubism.
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True
False
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Question 8
2 pts
Picasso fought his wars in the studio depicting classical subject matter with a modernist viewpoint.
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True
False
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Question 9
2 pts
The bombing of the Prado had a personal effect on Picasso.
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True
False
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Question 10
2 pts
Guernica
is devoid of all references to classical symbolism.
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True
False
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Question 11
2 pts
In the print series
The Disasters of War
Francisco Goya deliberately obscured the nationality of the figures presented in order to illustrate the _____ of Spanish guerilla fighters and French soldiers.
Group of answer choices
a. mutual brutality
b. common identity
c. massacre
d. none of the above
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Question 12
2 pts
In contrasting Goya’s
The Third of May
with Picasso’s
Guernica
, light is presented as an allegorical battle of ______.
Group of answer choices
a. enlightenment triumphing over ignorance
b. modernism vs classicism
c. good vs evil
d. humility vs hubris
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Question 13
2 pts
Modernists turned their backs on traditional (classical) representations of beauty because ______.
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a. they grew bored of being told what was art by the Neoclassical academies.
b. they felt new technologies, such as photography now served this purpose.
c. they were rebellious against society.
d. they were caught up in the spirit of revelry and the Parisian nightlife.
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Question 14
2 pts
Regarding the Minotaur as a symbol of human sacrifice, we can draw a correlation to the bull in
Guernica
and directly to the actions of _____.
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a. The bombing of the town of Guernica by the German Luftwaffe.
b. Picasso and his treatment of the women in his life.
c. Hitler as he denigrated the artists in the Degenerate Art show.
d. Franco as he offered up the town of Guernica to the Germans.
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Question 15
2 pts
Guernica was chosen as the bombing target of the Condor Legion because they were _____.
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a. anti-Franco
b. a military hold and resupply point.
c. the home of the Prado Museum.
d. retaliation for the satirical comic “The Dream and Lie of Franco.”
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Question 16
2 pts
Picasso executed_______ preliminary drawings in preparation for
Guernica
.
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a. 50
b. 42
c. 62
d. 30
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Question 17
2 pts
Shortly before beginning work on
Guernica,
Picasso will see his political and personal life intertwine as he meets ______ and begins yet another love affair.
Group of answer choices
a. Olga Khokhlova
b. Mary Cassat
c. Dora Mar
d. Marie-Thérèse
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Question 18
2 pts
The above painting is an example of _______.
Group of answer choices
a. Cubism
b. Fauvism
c. Neoclassical
d. German Expressionism
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Question 19
2 pts
Prior to the Spanish Civil War, Picasso’s personal life reaches a point where he ceases to paint. He turns to printmaking as an outlet to express the turmoil unfolding in his life, resulting in the prophetic print ______.
Group of answer choices
a. The Minotaurmachy
b. Three Musicians
c. The Four Elements
d. Guitar
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Question 20
2 pts
The cubist painting
Les DeMoiselles d’Avignon
, challenges neoclassical ideas regarding _______.
Group of answer choices
a. portraiture
b. genre
c. representation
d. class
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Question 21
2 pts
What threats did modernism present to authoritative and fascistic governments?
Group of answer choices
a. It allowed for honest social criticism.
b. Provided an opportunity for the expression of free thought.
c. Challenged the actions of leaders.
d. all of the above
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Question 22
2 pts
The symbol of the horse is a neoclassical device that exemplifies heroism and triumph. Regarding the Spanish pastime of bullfighting, the horse is a passive participant bearing the toreador into the bullring. In
Guernica
, heroism is hopeless and the horse is transformed into a symbol of _____.
Group of answer choices
a. Franco
b. agony
c. resistance
d. hope
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Question 23
2 pts
The bull utilized in Guernica is transformed from the classical to a universal symbol of _______.
Group of answer choices
a. chaos
b. unbridled violence
c. human sacrifice
d. all of the above
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Question 24
2 pts
“Cubism with a conscience” refers to the artistic style being employed beyond representation and transforms it into _____.
Group of answer choices
a. moral statement
b. universal protest
c. social criticism
d. all of the above
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Question 25
2 pts
Nazi art embraced neoclassicism because it was attempting to present Germany as _________.
Group of answer choices
a. supporter of humanistic pursuits.
b. the new Athens.
c. a rational society.
d. lovers of antiquity.
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(A) Symbolize the following arguments using the letters provided, and (b) show that each argument is valid by constructing proofs of their conclusions from their premises using the rules of inference we have studied in this course.
(a)  If Smith once beat the fireman at billiards, then Smith is not the fireman. Smith once beat the fireman at billiards. If the brakeman is Jones, then Jones is not the fireman. The brakeman is Jones. If Smith is not the fireman and Jones is not the fireman, then Robinson is the fireman. If the brakeman is Jones and Robinson is the fireman, then Smith is the engineer. Therefore, Smith is the engineer. (O— Smith once beat the fireman at billiards; M— Smith is the fireman; B— the brakeman is Jones; N— Jones is the fireman; F— Robinson is the fireman; G— Smith is the engineer.)
(b)  If Xavier takes Spanish, then Yolanda tutors him. Zeke pays Yolanda if she tutors Xavier. Either Waldo or Xavier takes Spanish. Waldo does not take Spanish; also Yolanda doesn’t tutor Xavier. So, Zeke pays Yolanda, but Waldo doesn’t take Spanish. (X— Xavier takes Spanish; Y— Yolanda tutors Xavier; Z— Zeke pay Yolanda; W— Waldo takes Spanish.)
(c)  If Anderson was nominated, then she went to Boston. If she went to Boston, then she campaigned there. If she campaigned there, she met Douglas. Anderson did not meet Douglas. Either Anderson was nominated or someone more eligible was selected. Therefore, someone more eligible was selected. (A— Anderson was nominated; B— Anderson went to Boston; C— Anderson campaigned in Boston; D— Anderson met Douglas; E— Someone more eligible was selected.)
(d)  If Santacruz is injured, then she will not play. And if Santacruz does not play, then Khumalo must play. What’s is more, if Khumalo and Nakata both play, then Jones must be moved to the center. In fact, Santacruz is injured and Nakata will play. Thus, Khumalo will play Jones will be moved into the center. (I— Santacruz is injured; S— Santacruz will play; K— Khumalo must play; N— Nakata plays; J— Jones must be moved to the center.)

Which of the following is true for an argument by analogy:
Group of answer choices
One example of a relevant dissimilarity can be enough to weaken the strength of the argument
They are always strong inductive arguments
Your comparison must always have a minimum of 4 examples of analogy
They are always weak inductive arguments
The following is a sentential argument:
Suppose that water cannot freeze.
If water cannot freeze, then ice cannot exist.
But obviously ice does exist.
Therefore, water can freeze.
In the truth table for this argument (being sure to list out each premise as it appears in the argument and being sure to include the guide columns and if needed any “key” columns (what I called secondary guide columns in the lecture) in the total number of columns represented, column 5, row 3 is which of the following?
In other words,  truth table for the argument above. In that truth table, column 5, row 3 is ___________. Choose the best possible answer from the list below.
Group of answer choices
True
False
The antecedent is true and the Consequent is false.
The contradictory of p
An EAE-3 categorical syllogism is invalid.
Group of answer choices
True
False
Which of the following is false in the Venn Diagram for the following categorical syllogism:
No M – P
All M – S
————–
No S – P
= EAE-3 Categorical Syllogism
Group of answer choices
Areas 3 and 4 are shaded
Are 1 is not shaded
Area 2 is shaded
Area 5 is not shaded