Which of the following are requirements of good science, as Popper understands it?

A) simplicity and relevant to contemporary concerns

B) reliability and falsifiability

C) independent testability and supportive of popular belief

D) simplicity and independently testable


D

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What does Solomon mean by the "master and slave" metaphor used to describe reason and emotion?

A) The wisdom of reason should be the master over untamed emotion. B) Emotion is more primitive and dangerous and needs to be controlled by reason. C) Emotion is an inferior form of distorted judgment. D) All of the above are correct.

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Ancient Greek stories of the gods served most importantly to _______.

A. entertain the people B. develop reasoning skills C. teach the importance of philosophy D. establish core values

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According to your text, what is a straw man?

A) ?An argument that sets up an easy-to-defeat version of an opposing position B) ?A scarecrow C) A normative claim D) ?An argument against relativism

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Aristotle's works include all of the following except:

What will be an ideal response?

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