The internet, by enabling us to obtain everything from music to vintage toys without leaving our home, sometimes without paying, is forcing us as a society to reconsider the meaning of

A. spinoza thinks that we human beings are due for what was described in class as an “ontological demotion.” explain this ontological demotion, comparing his view of what we are to a more traditional aristotelian view. (you should concentrate on spinoza’s views on the human body, but be sure to say something about what he thinks the human mind is.) why does he think the demotion is needed? is he right? explain why the demotion matters to the overall project of the ethics.

According to the federal regulations, which of the following studies meets the definition of research with human subjects? a study of twenty 4th grade classrooms in which researchers ask the schools to systematically vary the time of day reading is taught, and collect weekly assessments of reading comprehension for each child over a three-month period. the collection of data, by a playground designer hired by the superintendent of schools, about the physical dimensions of school playgrounds, presence of fencing, and the kinds of equipment currently provided. a feasibility study for implementing a year-round school program, focusing on economic issues such a facilities utilization and transportation costs. an analysis of aggregate data comparing statewide high school graduation rates provided by the state department of public instruction, using county tax information.

Which statement best explains the "culture of life? " (plato) a. it is the belief that all life is sacred and the implementation of policy in line with that vision. b. it is the idea that human embryos should be used to find cures to medical conditions. c. it is the belief that god created the world and that no one should meddle in affairs of life and death. d. it is the belief that human beings have the right to determine when and how they should die.