Russell’s five postulates for nondeductive inferences are

a. inferred from logically necessary laws.
b. rooted in our biological nature.
c. inferred from the structure of reality.
d. rooted in the structure of language.


b.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following statements is true of indigenous religions?

A) ?Some Native American and African tribes, along with their particular religions have become extinct. B) ?Indigenous religions are restricted to North America and Africa. C) ?Most indigenous communities have written documentation of their customs and rituals. D) ?In general, more-traditional forms of indigenous religions are found in northern Africa.

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The editors of Harvard Law Review argue that the right to vote implies the right

not to vote.

a. True b. False

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For Kant, it was always wrong to

A) disregard the consequences for others of our actions. B) act without first thinking through the action. C) use people for our own purposes or as a means to achieve our own goals. D) tell the truth when a lie would keep everyone feeling more comfortable in the situation.

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