The definition "A basketball is 'properly inflated' if and only if it rebounds to 60% of the height from which it is dropped" is an example of:
A) A persuasive definition.
B) A pneumatic definition.
C) A demonstrative definition.
D) An operational definition.
E) A theoretical definition.
D
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perfect socialist economy.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.Al Ghazali claimed that philosophy was
a. a helpful corrective to the myths of religion. b. full of errors and dangerous heresies. c. useful, but had no implications for religion. d. merely another route to the truths of religion.
INSTRUCTIONS: Select the correct answer for each question. The fallacy in which the arguer attempts to lead the reader or listener off the track is:
A) False cause. B) Division. C) Red herring. D) Argument against the person. E) Amphiboly.
When considering whether a person's desire should be approved or disapproved, we need to find out:
a. God's desire on the matter. b. the real motive of the man's will. c. whether the motive accords with God's will. d. all of these answers. e. none of these answers.