The truth table below demonstrates that the argument "(q v r) and ~r, so therefore q" is ___________________
(a) valid
(b) not valid
(c) contingent
(d) inconsistent
a
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One criticism of Bentham's quantitative model of the utility principle is that it could lead to results that seem deeply unjust. For example,
A) it could allow a sadistic dictator to get away with torturing his subjects, on the grounds that his pleasure is so great it outweighs their collective pain. B) it oppresses strong, creative people with its slave morality. C) it tells us that we always ought to act selfishly in all circumstances. D) it requires us to put duty before pleasure.
INSTRUCTIONS: Select the correct answer for each multiple choice question. Given the categorical proposition "All smugglers are shady characters." If the quantity but not the quality is changed, the resulting proposition is:
A) No smugglers are not shady characters. B) Some smugglers are not shady characters. C) All smugglers are not shady characters. D) No smugglers are shady characters. E) Some smugglers are shady characters.
Assess the following as probably true, as probably false, as requiring further documentation before judgment, or as a claim that cannot properly be evaluated. Consider both the nature of the claim and the source."Mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade's two little girls always tried to keep her from singing in church because, they said, every time she did, everyone would turn around and stare at her."-Joseph McLellan, in the Washington Post
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Every advertisement serves two basic functions, which are ________.
A. to inform and to motivate B. to captivate and to amuse C. to manipulate and to persuade D. None of the answers are correct