"Trolley problems" are thought experiments first developed by philosopher Philippa Foot, in which people must consider what kinds of harm can ethically be done to one person in order to save many others

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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Once a contradiction is allowed it is possible to prove that

a. any statement is false. b. any statement is true. c. no statements are true. d. no tautologies are possible.

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Philosophical questions are primarily_____

A. factual B. empirical C. conceptual D. subjective

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Which Egyptian sage's writings are reproduced almost word for word in Proverbs 22-24?

A. Amenemope B. Necho C. Thutmose D. Amon-Ra

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There are many areas where we automatically acknowledge that science is right and our intuitions are wrong when the two are in conflict. Thus, we all believe that the earth is round, even though it looks flat to us. (Barry Singer, "To Believe or Not to Believe")This statement exemplifies a(n) ________.

A. illustration B. argument C. conditional statement D. explanation E. report

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