Unit quiz: Identity, justice and argument revision

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Question 1

A thought experiment transfers memories to another body. A psychological view and a bodily view may disagree because they use different criteria of persistence.

Why can the views disagree on the transfer case?They use different criteria for identityOne necessarily denies that memories exist

Question 2

Giving every student identical reading materials is equal distribution. Providing accessible formats may better address unequal access to the same learning opportunity.

Why might identical resources be insufficient?Equality always requires identical treatment in every respectDifferent access needs can prevent equal opportunity

Question 3

Two suspects both had easy access to a room. Access alone does little to distinguish them; a reliable observation specific to one would matter more.

Which evidence best separates the explanations?Evidence much more expected under one than the otherEvidence equally expected under both

Question 4

“This policy reduces suffering, so we should adopt it” relies on a value about suffering and perhaps assumptions about costs and rights. Naming them clarifies the argument.

What hidden premise needs examination?Suffering can be counted as a nounReducing suffering is a relevant moral reason

Question 5

Thesis: accessible formats are required for fair opportunity. Objection: resources are limited. Reply: compare feasible accommodations by access gained, cost and competing duties.

What makes the reply stronger than repeating the thesis?It addresses the objection’s actual constraintIt uses more emphatic wording

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