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Explain one problem faced by Utilitarianism and one possible solution to this problem.

Possible answers: (1) Problem: Sadististic Guards. Solutions: Higher and Lower pleasures, Prioritarianism, Negative Utilitarianism. (2) Problem: Issues in population ethics. Solutions: Higher and Lower pleas...
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Explain G.E. Moore's argument against scepticism.

G.E. Moore performs something known as the G.E. Moore shift. This is where he takes the sceptic's Modus Ponens argument: (1) If you can doubt the natural world then you cannot know anything about the natural...
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I don't understand chain rule for differentiation especially when combined with more complex functions.

The chain rule is a method that allows you to differentiate a function of a function, which can be of the form y = f[g(x)]. That is, g is a function of x and f is a function of g, which in turn is a function...
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Given 924*438 = 404712, what is 9.24*43.8

Given 924 x 438 = 404712, we must consider the changes made to THIS question that leads to 9.24 x 43.8 924 => 9.24: we divide 924 by 100 to get 9.24 438 => 43.8: we divide 438 by 10 to get 43.8. Theref...
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Find the values of y such that log2(11y-3)-log2(3)-2log2(​y) = 1

Find the values of y such that log 2 (11y-3)-log 2 3-2log 2 y = 1 Power law: 2log 2 y = log 2 y 2 Product law: log 2 (11y-3) - log 2 3 - log 2 y2 = log 2 (11y-3) - log 2 (3y 2 ) Quotient law: log 2 (11y-3) -...
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