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Which philosopher said If human beings do not live in accordance to their nature/function, the result will be injustice?

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Question #133423

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the fact that 'grue' is a silly word does not hurt Goodman's argument. true or false

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Question #133320

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The following all questions are questioned by Epistemology except ? It questions the nature of knowledge B) How can we be sure that we perceive through our senses is correct C) The relation between faith and reason D) The existence of God and can we proof the existence of God

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Question #132770

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Accurate and responsible media is necessary for a democracy to function properly. If CNN and MSNBC are in the business of skewing all its media to supporting only democrats, then it is irresponsible and a derelict of its duty to present false news as objective. Well it turns out CNN and MSNBC does skew over half of its reporting to support one party, the democrats. This is a problem, because then the voter cannot make any accurate and responsible decisions regarding what is the truth and for whom they should vote.

A. Argument: Conclusion is “This is a problem.”
B. Argument: Conclusion is “Accurate and responsible media is necessary for a democracy to function properly.”
C. Argument: Conclusion is “the voter cannot make any accurate and responsible … for whom they should vote”
D. Non-Argument

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Question #131703

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“How can we know if God exists?” This question belongs to…

A. Epistemology

B. Ontology

C. Both ontology and epistemology

D. Neither ontology nor epistemology

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Question #131297

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Which statement tells that failure acceptance is an attribute of a critical mindset?

a. Your mistakes actually tells you to stop doing something

b. It is a sign of you being incapable of good at something

c. Being willing to fail is a liberating attribute of transformative (critical) thinking

d. All the given options

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Question #130151

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If astronauts spend long periods in zero gravity only if calcium is reabsorbed in their bodies, then astronauts on a Mars voyage will arrive with brittle bones. If astronauts attempt a voyage to Mars only if they spend long periods in zero gravity, then astronauts on a Mars voyage will arrive with brittle bones. Thus, astronauts on a Mars voyage will arrive with brittle bones.

(Z, C, B, V)

P.S: indirect proof(IP) cannot be used!
- suggest using Reductio ad absurdum and Conditional Proof if needed

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Question #130150

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If government deficits continue at their present rate and a recession sets in, then interest on the national debt will become unbearable and the government will default on its loans. If a recession sets in, then the government will not default on its loans. Therefore, either government deficits will not continue at their present rate or a recession will not set in.

(C, R, I, D)

P.S: indirect proof(IP) cannot be used!
- suggest using Reductio ad absurdum and Conditional Proof if needed

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Question #130149

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If jails are overcrowded, then dangerous suspects will be released on their own recognizance. If jails are overcrowded and dangerous suspects are released on their own recognizance, then crime will increase. If no new jails are built and crime increases, then innocent victims will pay the price of increased crime. Therefore, if jails are overcrowded, then if no new jails are built, then innocent victims will pay the price of increased crime. (J, D, C, N, I)

P.S: indirect proof(IP) cannot be used!

- suggest using Reductio ad absurdum and Conditional Proof if needed

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Question #130146

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Either deposits should be required on beer and soft drink containers, or these containers will be discarded along highways and the countryside will look like a dump. If these containers will be discarded either in parks or along highways, then deposits should be required on soft drink containers. Therefore, deposits should be required on soft drink containers.

(B, S, H, C, P)

P.S: indirect proof(IP) cannot be used!
- using Reductio ad absurdum and Conditional Proof if needed

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