Classify the following definition according to its use: to reduce vagueness, to introduce or explain a new or unusual word, to evoke an attitude about something, or to accomplish some other purpose."Conservatism is realism about mankind's limitations."-George Will

What will be an ideal response?


A persuasive definition favorable to conservatism.

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Some questions have been raised about the ethics of care including the idea that not all mothers are caring and nurturing

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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INSTRUCTIONS: Select the answer that best characterizes each argument. Can you believe that some parents want to control their kids' access to the Internet? Who are these autocrats who insist on imposing their views on others? This country was born in a spirit of freedom and self determination. Countless patriots have died to preserve our sacred values. We must cherish those values! We must

nurture them in our children! End all mind control now and forever! A) Appeal to the people. B) No fallacy. C) Red herring. D) Slippery slope. E) Begging the question.

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Jim's seven year old daughter brings home an art project and excitedly shows her father. According to Kant, when his daughter asks whether Jim likes what is clearly the ugliest art project ever Jim should

a. lie and tell his daughter what a great artist she is b. avoid the question an offer to buy her ice-cream c. tell her the truth about the project d. avoid having more children so he doesn't fact these types of moral dilemmas

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The belief that Daoism and Confucianism are naïve and that humans are essentially selfish, is called ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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