Phil 267: Phil of Law Midterm || A+ Verified Solutions.
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Translation of philosophy correct answers Love of wisdom
Theoretical wisdom correct answers having a justified understanding of the facts about the way the world is
practical wisdom correct answers having deep insight into the proper values and conduct (action) necessary for living well
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Phil 267: Phil of Law Midterm || A+ Verified Solutions.
Translation of philosophy correct answers Love of wisdom
Theoretical wisdom correct answers having a justified understanding of the facts about the way
the world is
practical wisdom correct answers having deep insight into the proper values and conduct (action)
necessary for living well
Definition of philosophy correct answers the discipline of rational inquiry into the truth of,
reasons for, and meaning of our fundamental beliefs (those not determined by empirical science),
undertaken in order to achieve theoretical and/or practical wisdom
common misconception of philosophy correct answers Philosophy only addresses/asks 1
type/kind of question: super abstract, mind-bendingly broad, divorced from everyday life
questions
philosophical movements example correct answers feminism
existentialism
Philosophy and empirical science core similarity correct answers using reason to understand the
nature of the world
Philosophy and empirical science core differences (2) correct answers (1) Philosophy tackles
practical questions, but strict science does not
(2) Objects of scientific study are more concrete, and objects of philosophical study are more
abstract
Philosophy and religion core similarity correct answers both tackle both fundamental theoretical
AND practical matters
Philosophy and religion core difference correct answers religions have a more pronounced faith
element that are not questioned, while philosophy is fundamentally based in reason
Why study philosophy? correct answers intrinsic value reasons
extrinsic (practical) value reasons
, intrinsic value reasons correct answers studying philosophy is intrinsically significant as part of
living a worthwhile/meaningful life (like friendships or religion)
Extrinsic (practical) value reasons correct answers studying philosophy can help you gain
material goods and advance your career; it teaches transferable and marketable skills
Tebbit chapter 1 key question correct answers what is the law?
areas of similarity between law and morality (2) correct answers (1) They seem to have a
common purpose (action-guiding)
(2) Many moral principles and laws are the same
areas of differences between law and morality (4) correct answers (1) Law can be less
demanding than morality
(2) Law can be more demanding than morality
(3) Laws can be in forced in areas where there is no moral agreement about the issues (in other
words, morality is SILENT on those issues)
(4) There have been many national laws that seem patently immoral
Examples of law being less demanding correct answers donate to charity
loving/caring for your neighbor
Examples of law being more demanding correct answers traffic tickets
filling out paperwork
illegal to help homeless (in some cities)
Examples of law being in forced in areas where there is no moral agreement about the issue
correct answers spectrum of abortion morality
Examples of patently immoral national laws correct answers Nazis
Jim Crow
2 Major Approaches to Understanding the Law correct answers (1) Natural Law Theory
(2) Legal Positivism
Natural Law Theory correct answers there must be an essential connection between law worthy
of the name and morality (usually with a heavy focus on JUSTICE specifically)
Law, it is said, has a fundamental moral purpose: to serve the common good by instituting rules
for a just society
NLT: "an ___________________ is not a _________________ at all!" correct answers unjust
law
law
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