We should always be skeptical of what others tell us.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
While reports from others are often unreliable, the testimony of others can be an important source of evidence. The testimony of experts in their field of expertise can be a very important source of evidence, but even this sort of testimony requires that you be able to sort out which expert to believe, as even experts may disagree.
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Which view is the heir of pragmatism and idealism?
a. Materialism b. Irrealism c. Antirealism d. Immaterialism
A practical basis for discussing moral issues involves taking account of
a. effects, ideals, and obligations. b. effort, duties, and organization. c. compassion, intellect, and patience. d. compliance, contribution, and consequences.
College professor Stephen Satris maintains that the cognitive developmental stage known as "relativism"-viz. when students stop thinking in "black and white" ways and swing to the other extreme of thinking there are no right and wrong answers at all-is not a means of avoiding having one's ideas challenged but a genuine philosophical position.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
This comes about when one party is so sure of its moral position that it feels it is appropriate to impose its standards on others
a. hedonism b. egoism c. absolutism d. moral imperialism