Who was perhaps the greatest Sophist?
A) Aristotle
B) Gyges
C) Democritus
D) Protagoras
D
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1. A contingent being is one which depends on something else for its existence. 2. The text criticized the cosmological argument by denying the premise that every event has a cause. 3. According to the text, the philosopher associated with the argument from contingency is Samuel Clark. 4. The opposite of a contingent being is a necessary being.
When evaluating the plausibility of claims, a strong critical thinker approaches the challenge __________
(a) authoritatively (b) cynically (c) open-mindedly (d) half-heartedly
The word "presumption" as applied to a class of fallacies means
A) a background belief that is the conclusion of an argument. B) an explicit belief that constitutes a premise of an argument. C) a background belief taken for granted in an argument.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. In Falun Gong, the main “wheel” is the "wheel of law" or "wheel of dharma." 2. A Muslim husband should say "I divorce you" three times in one moment for a divorce to be effective. 3. If there are children in a Muslim marriage, they are typically in the custody of the man after a divorce. 4. Eating and drinking are permissible after sunset during the month of Ramadan. 5. It is mandatory for young children to fast during Ramadan.