Discuss the phenomenon of Goethe's novel about Werther, a young man who commits suicide because of unrequited love: What were the effects of the publication? Why did this phenomenon happen? Do you think something similar could happen today, due to the inspiration of a film, a novel, or some other medium of fiction? If yes, what should be done to prevent it, if anything? If no, why not?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer will vary.
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INSTRUCTIONS: Select the best translation for each categorical proposition. All the musicians except the violinists are practicing
A) All violinists are musicians who are practicing and no non-violinists are musicians who are practicing. B) Some violinists are practicing and some violinists are not practicing. C) No violinists are musicians who are practicing. D) No violinists are musicians who are practicing and all musicians who are not violinists are musicians who are practicing. E) All non-violinists are musicians who are practicing.
The differences between social codes for women in Buddhism and Hinduism is
a. in Hinduism, women could lead a renunciate life. b. in Buddhism, women are capable of achieving enlightenment. c. in Hinduism, women must follow eight special rules to become nuns. d. in Buddhism, women are expected embrace the doctrines dukkha and anitya.
Sangeeta, a devotee of Shiva, says that her religious focus is doing good deeds. From this statement, what can you surmise about her religious goal?
a. She wants to achieve moksha. b. She wants to achieve a good incarnation in the next life. c. She wants to transform her mind through jnana yoga. d. She wants to learn more about other religions.
Ayn Rand claims that
a. genuine love is not altruistic b. selfishness is a virtue c. acting in my own interest is best for all d. All of the above