The use of placebos would be criticized by someone who believed that

a) the doctor-patient relationship is based on paternalism.
b) informed consent is of moral importance.
c) doctors should only use remedies that have been shown to work.
d) all of these choices.


b) informed consent is of moral importance.

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Chalmer's Zombies thought experiment is intended to show that

A. mental properties cannot be explained in terms of physical properties. B. Chalmers's zombies are inconceivable. C. mental properties can be explained in terms of physical properties. D. substance dualism is the best explanation of conscious experience.

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Descartes' Evil Genius thought experiment is intended to show that despite the existence of an evil genius, we can still acquire knowledge through the senses.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The __________ world of the Bible is just the text itself

a. contemporary b. cultural c. historical d. literary

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Ethical claims attempt to change attitudes by changing

people’s beliefs.

What will be an ideal response?

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