Across
- 2. Nozick's idea about the fair initial acquisition of property.
- 4. Philosopher known for duty-based ethics and the categorical imperative.
- 6. Economic system based on private ownership and free markets.
- 8. The system of reasoning used to evaluate arguments.
- 9. Economic pattern of rapid growth followed by downturn.
- 10. Enlightenment thinker who argued for natural rights and limited government.
- 12. View that politics is governed by self-interest and power.
- 16. Philosopher known for empiricism and the problem of induction.
- 17. Ethical theory that promotes actions that maximize happiness for the most people.
- 18. Philosopher of justice known for the theory of fairness.
- 22. Ethical dilemma involving a choice between sacrificing one to save many.
- 23. Philosophical attitude of doubting knowledge claims.
- 24. Theory that people give up some freedoms for societal protection.
- 25. Misrepresenting an argument to make it easier to attack.
- 26. Libertarian philosopher who argued for minimal state and property rights.
Down
- 1. A flaw in reasoning that weakens an argument.
- 3. Economic system with minimal government intervention.
- 5. Ethical theory focused on rules and duties.
- 7. Attacking the person instead of the argument.
- 11. Philosopher who refined utilitarianism and emphasized individual liberty.
- 13. Idea that value comes from the labor used to produce something.
- 14. Latin for "I think, therefore I am."
- 15. Philosopher who believed in a strong sovereign to avoid anarchy.
- 19. Hobbes' book advocating for absolute authority to ensure peace.
- 20. Rawls' thought experiment for determining justice without bias.
- 21. The study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and ethics.