In both the original Cosmos TV series and in the 2014 remake the narrators spoke about how wondrously diverse and complex the universe was

They found trying to explain natural phenomena empirically to be captivating and even inspiring. So, is it fair to say that scientists mostly make random observations?

What will be an ideal response


Not at all. Natural scientists are certainly curious. But they apply critical thinking skills and habits of mind to the questions they have about causal explanations, which means that they are focused and purposeful about their work. They do not sit around all day making random observations. Nor are they like surveillance cameras, recording everything.

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A. True B. False

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Friedrich Nietzsche said his philosophy was like a hammer because

a. it nails down those truths which are eternal. b. he tried to repair the weak points in Platonism and Christianity to make them stronger. c. it was only one tool among the many tools of culture. d. it was used to test and destroy the hollow idols of his day.

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The idea of "equal consideration" refers to an equal consideration of moral rights

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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