Descartes uses the example of a piece of melting wax to claim that the senses are the only dependable source of knowledge

A. True
B. False


Answer: False

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Which analogical argument is stronger?

a. Grease, oil, road tar, and paint thinner are all flammable. Thus paint thinner is a refined product since grease, oil, and road tar are refined products. b. Grease, oil, and paint thinner are all flammable. Thus paint thinner is a refined product since grease and oil are refined products

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Analyze the argument passage below, addressing the following as appropriate: specify the issues addressed; identify premises and conclusions; classify as inductive or deductive; supply missing premises; separate arguments from window dressing; identify claims better left unstated.It isn't too late. The bars haven't closed. If the bars haven't closed, then it isn't too late.

What will be an ideal response?

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Who owns the means of production, for Marx?

a. feudalists b. proletariat c. bourgeoisie d. utilitarians

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What were the three high points that we read about in the short sections in "The Church: A Guide for the Perplexed" related to narrative about Christ and the Church.

a. Pentecost, Parousia, Eternal Judgment b. Ascension, Pentecost, Parousia c. Ascension, Parousia, Recreation d. Ascension, Pentecost, New Creation

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