Which of the following is a goal of an argument summary?
A. to avoid restating the main points of the arguer
B. to provide a synopsis of the argument made by the arguer and accurately restate the main points in one's own words
C. to strengthen the position of the arguer by conducting a detailed analysis of the premises and the conclusion of the argument
D. to rebut the arguer's premises
Answer: B
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A) he claims that nonscientific cultures are nonsymbolic, given the absence of alternative worldviews. B) he argues that symbolic truth applies only to technological societies. C) he argues that nonscientific cultures are illiterate. D) he argues that his definition of rationality applies to nonscientific cultures, without the need for a concept of symbolic truth.
The Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity was founded in __________
a. China b. Great Britain c. Japan d. Korea e. the United States
Which statement most correctly matches Plato's attitude toward artists?
A. Artists have a closer relationship to ideal forms because they are inspired by the gods. B. Artists are the only ones who can truly show us the metaphysical truth of ordinary objects. C. Artists create lies in order to deceive regular people. D. Artists can create only imperfect copies of imperfect copies of ideal forms.
Vows of poverty, celibacy, and obedience are typical in Christian
a. baptisms. b. mystery religions. c. monasticism. d. monophysites