What Criteria Does Ruggiero Suggest We Apply To Moral Opinions?

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Chapter 1 Quiz: * What are the two main non-genetic influences on the development of your personality? * The period of history into which I was born and the place I was born * When one idea closely follows another with no logical or causal relation ship between the two, the Latin word or phrase for this is: * Non Sequitur * Why is understanding the true nature of cause and effect relationships important to clear thinking? * If we are fully aware of the closely linked meanings and implications of the ideas we run across, we can sort out the good from the bad. * What is the effect of our reduced attention span on the behavior of our leaders and politicians? * It’s difficult, if not impossible, for a politician…show more content…
* Obligations, in making a moral decision the most important obligation or duty should take precedence; ideals, when ideals are in conflict the higher should take precedence; consequences, it’s always wise to choose the action that leads to beneficial rather than negative consequences. * What four broad kinds of errors can corrupt an opinion? * Errors or tendencies to error common among all people by virtue of their being human; errors or tendencies to error associated with one’s individual habits of mind or personal attitudes, beliefs, or theories; errors that come from human communication and the limitations of language; errors in the general fashion of an age. * How does Ruggiero suggest we go about forming responsible opinions? * Understand how opinions are formed and try to be in conscious control of the process; do not treat your opinions as facts; monitor your thoughts to prevent the uncritical default mode from taking charge. * When Ruggiero uses the word “opinion,” his major emphasis is on which of the following: * A considered

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