The principles of science-- which Hume had questioned with his skepticism-- would be shown to be _________________ and _________________ (a priori)

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


necessary
universal

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Identify the standard-form categorical sentence that best captures the meaning of the sentence. "If it's a Hero bicycle, then it is made in India."

a. Every Hero bicycle is made in India. b. p ?> q c. All Hero bicycles are Indian-made bicycles. d. None of these choices.

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Like Socrates, Aristotle was tried for failing to respect the gods of the state

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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In answer to the argument that homosexuality violates Biblical teaching, Corvino

responds that a. attention to the original language (rather than flawed translations) of the Bible shows that the Bible does not actually condemn homosexuality. b. Biblical revelations are God's early revelations to a people that did not fully understand them; later revelations from God show God's approval of homosexuality. c. the Bible prohibitions against homosexuality are the teachings of a brutal and warlike tribe who promoted heterosexuality in order to replace the soldiers killed in its wars of aggression. d. such teachings must be interpreted in their historical and cultural context. e. Biblical teachings are relevant only for strictly religious and devotional areas of faith, not for the guidance of human conduct.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of moral maxims, according to Kant’s

view?

a. They are universally binding. b. They arise from a prudent heart. c. They are known through faith. d. They depend on the cultural norms of one’s society.

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