PrepTest 48, Section 2, Question 4
Philosopher: We should not disapprove of the unearthing of truths that we would rather not acknowledge or that, by their dissemination, might influence society in pernicious ways.
Philosopher: We should not disapprove of the unearthing of truths that we would rather not acknowledge or that, by their dissemination, might influence society in pernicious ways.
Philosopher: We should not disapprove of the unearthing of truths that we would rather not acknowledge or that, by their dissemination, might influence society in pernicious ways.
Philosopher: We should not disapprove of the unearthing of truths that we would rather not acknowledge or that, by their dissemination, might influence society in pernicious ways.
Which one of the following conforms most closely to the principle stated by the philosopher?
A law enforcement officer should not act upon illegally obtained information, even though such action might, in some cases, result in a benefit to society.
Scientific research should not be restricted even if it could lead to harmful applications, such as the manufacture of sophisticated weapons.
A physician should never withhold the truth from a patient, except in cases where depression induced by bad news might significantly affect the patient's recuperation.
Investigative journalists who employ illegal means of obtaining information should not be subjected to moral disapproval, if the revelation of that information does more good for society than does its suppression.
A poem need not adhere too strictly to the truth. Art is exempt from such requirements�it matters only that the poem provoke a response in the reader.
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