The following are examples of paternalism according to Gerald Dworkin:

a) requiring motorcyclists to wear safety helmets when operating their vehicles
b) laws making it legal for women and children to work at certain types of jobs
c) requiring doctors to report cases of apparent child abuse to legal authorities
d) none of these choices


a) requiring motorcyclists to wear safety helmets when operating their vehicles

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Short sacred sounds or words used widely in prayer or meditation are called:

a. the Brahmanas.
b. shastras.
c. the Puranas.
d. mantras.

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In trying to describe the nature of life after death, Paul in 1 Corinthians 15 settles on the idea of

A) spiritual body B) immortal soul C) astral body D) reincarnation

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What is the consequence of each man following his own self-interest, according to Smith?

a. Some fall between the cracks b. Class struggle and eventually revolution c. The interests of society are also promoted d. The disparity between the rich and poor becomes more pronounced

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Identify which of the following fallacies the following example illustrates. Choose the best answer from the list offered. I started getting all these headaches right after I changed from tap water to bottled water. That's the last time I'll drink that stuff

a. Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc b. Jumping from Correlation to Cause c. Causal Oversimplification d. Only Game in Town e. Gambler's Fallacy f. Overlooking a Common Cause

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