When a Hindu sadhu ends his own life by stopping the intake of food as an expression of his renunciation of attachment to the material self, the action is an example of __________

a. involuntary, active euthanasia
b. involuntary, passive euthanasia
c. voluntary, active euthanasia
d. voluntary, passive euthanasia
e. none of the above


c

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A key factor in identifying whether or not an argument is being given is to discern whether the author intends to persuade by appeal to reason. True False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Assume that the premise(s) of the following argument are true

Apply the other three tests of the worthiness of an argument in their proper order: "It is March tenth and already this year six people have ordered new glasses with plastic frames. Last year only four people had ordered plastic frames by this date. That's an increase of 50 percent. We had better stock up. It's going to be a busy year." That argument is an example of ________. (a) a fallacy masquerading as a valid inference (b) a fallacy masquerading as a warranted inference (c) a fallacy of relevance (d) a circular argument (e) an argument that is worthy of acceptance, if the premises were in fact true

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The earliest Shinto places of worship were probably ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Apocalyptic literature typically is concerned with

A. Eschatology B. Rededication of the temple C. Destruction of Jerusalem D. Messiah E. Diaspora

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