William James wrote a justification for agnosticism
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
F
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The authors' position on the fact/value distinction can be put by saying that ______
A. there is a big difference between "is" and "ought" B. there is no clear dividing line between them C. all factual statements are really moral statements D. most people can agree on what the distinction is
Throughout this test, write your answer on the form provided. Erasure marks may cause the grading machine to mark your answer wrong. INSTRUCTIONS: The following selections relate to distinguishing arguments from nonarguments and identifying conclusions. Select the best answer for each. Developing accounting information in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles is called
financial accounting, because this information is designed to summarize the financial position and operating results of a business entity. Financial accounting concepts apply to all types and sizes of business organizations. These concepts are useful to decision makers in both business and government in evaluating a wide range of economic issues. Walter B. Meigs and Robert F. Meigs, Accounting, 6th ed. A) Nonargument. B) Argument, conclusion: Financial accounting concepts ... business organizations. C) Argument, conclusion: These concepts are useful ... economic issues. D) Argument, conclusion: Developing accounting ... financial accounting. E) Argument, conclusion: This information is designed ... business entity.
According to Bright, prosecutorial discretion on whether to seek the death penalty results in:
a. more judicious use of the death penalty b. a fairer application of the death penalty c. less political posturing on the death penalty d. geographic disparities on whether the death penalty is imposed
Given the following enthymeme: Poorly managed airlines never earn a profit, but Speedy Air does earn a profit. The statement needed to convert the enthymeme into a valid syllogism is:
A) Speedy Air is well managed. (Premise) B) Speedy Air should be subject to price controls. (Conclusion) C) Speedy Air is not poorly managed. (Conclusion) D) Speedy Air's investors are pleased. (Conclusion) E) Only well managed airlines earn a profit. (Premise)