What was Socrates' views on the soul,

and why did he hold that view?


- Socrates was convinced that, in addition to our physical bodies, each person possesses an immortal soul that survives beyond the death of the body.
- The soul is unchanging and immortal, surviving the death of the body.
- Our souls and bodies are radically different.
- Souls strive for wisdom.

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Is the sample population in Q1 likely to be a representative sample of the overall population?

a. No, because while the sample is obviously constructed through random sampling, it is unlikely that it is large b. Yes, because all HU students go to parties c. No, because the sample population is likely too small and biased (even if Amy has a lot of friends, she has not given every HU student an equal opportunity to be in her sample (since she does not invite random HU students to her parties)) d. It would be if Amy has a lot of friends

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"Some people like sardines. Some people like pistachio ice cream. It stands to reason, therefore, that some people must like sardines on their pistachio ice cream." This illustrates a(n) ________.

A. strong inductive argument B. invalid deductive argument C. weak inductive argument D. valid deductive argument

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Which form of psalm is a general praise of God?

a. hymn b. lament c. song of praise d. song of thanksgiving

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The principle force of the universe which orders all things is known as

a. Varuna. b. Rita. c. Mitra. d. Agni.

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