Irish Cinema

PHIL 434

Module 1 Assignment 4 (Quiz, covering Modules 3 & 4)

NAME: Elizabeth Frolick

STUDENT #: 24611030

Instructions:

This assignment must be submitted to the Assignments page of the course website. Please follow these instructions:

1. Save this document using the "Save As" command of your word processor. Rename the document in the document name field ("Save Current Document as:" in Microsoft Word) in the dialogue box that appears when you choose "Save As." Rename the document using your first initial, last name, and "A1"; for example, "JSmithA1." Then make sure that you choose "Rich Text Format (RTF) in the "Save File as Type" field. Ensure that your document has the "rtf" extension; e.g., "JSmith.rtf".

2. Please add your name and student number in the space above.

3. Follow the instructions for each section of the assignment.

4. Read all questions carefully. The total value of Assignment 1 is 20 points.

5. When you've completed the assignment, log in to the PHIL 434 website, click on the Assignments link in the Course Menu bar, and follow the instructions to submit your assignment.

True/False

(Value: 11 points; 1 point each)

To complete this section, delete the incorrect answer, leaving only the correct one.

1. Every false statement is a lie.

False

2. When we tell a lie of commission, we attempt to mislead someone merely by failing to mention a significant fact.

False

3. It is generally regarded as important for professionals to be candid with us, largely because of how much more knowledge they have than we do.

True

4. Thomas Carson and his co-authors argue that bluffing in business negotiations really does constitute "lying."

True

5. Thomas Carson and his co-authors argue that the particular form of our economic institutions can cause fundamental changes in our character, including making us more dishonest..

True

6. Michelman argues that some deception is an unavoidable part of commercial negotiation.

True

7. According to Arrington, advertising may sometimes create wants which are not rational.

True

8. Phillips argues against the claim that capitalism is the underlying cause of the social problems that have often been blamed on advertising.

False

9. Glasbeek says that the reason current levels of workplace illness and injury are as high as they are has to do with the capitalist system under which we operate.

True

10. Glasbeek argues that the safety requirements that new businesses must satisfy seldom ensure a safe environment for workers.

True

11. Alan Gewirth says that, although safety is important, workers should not be seen as having a right to a safe workplace..

False

12. To say that someone is "causally responsible" for some event is to say that they have the ethical responsibility for fixing the problem.

False

13. According to Alex Michalos, the premises of the Loyal Agent Argument are self-defeating.

True

14. Deborah Poff argues that if an agent serves his/her principal because he/she endorses the principal's goals, then for the agent to appeal to the notion of "loyal agency" is dishonest..

True

15. Elliston argues that we should be more comfortable than we are with the idea of anonymous whistle-blowing..

False

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