Explain the notion of taboo. Describe two specific religion-based examples, and speculate on how or why each arose.

What will be an ideal response?


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What would the Domino argument say about the four issues studied in this chapter?

a) They are all justifiable in certain situations. b) They are likely to lead to more of the same. c) They are all likely to lead to a happier society. d) They are all unjustifiable.

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Correspondence theories hold the view that knowledge claims occur as part of a larger system

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following is a subjective claim?

A. On a baseball field, the center of the pitcher's mound is 59 feet from home plate. B. You shouldn't buy that car because it is ugly. C. Pit vipers can strike a warm-blooded animal even when it is pitch dark. D. Staring at the sun will damage your eyes.

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Averroes is associated with the:

a. double truth b. active intellect c. both a and b are correct d. neither a nor b is correct

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