The anthropological theory that claims that moral rules differ from society to society and therefore there are no universal moral standards held by all societies is known as which of the following?

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the diversity thesis

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Is"(OvN),I ? (N ? O) .•. ~ I" valid or invalid? In the truth table for determining the validity of this argument, which specific rows, if any, are relevant?

A) invalid; 2nd and 4th rows B) invalid; 7th row C) valid; it has no rows showing invalidity

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Evaluate the following generalization(s), identifying sample, population, attribute of interest, and the extent to which the claims involved are knowable. Consider carefully the size and diversification of the sample and the extent to which the population differs or may differ from the sample; remember, what's important is that the sample be representative.Ronald is driving across the country when his car develops a minor mechanical problem. He can fix the trouble himself, but he'll need a wrench of a size he doesn't have. He resolves to stop at the next Sears retail store he sees to purchase one. He's been in four or five Sears retail stores in the past, and all of them have carried automotive tools. So he is confident that all Sears retail outlets stock them.

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Evaluate the following generalization(s), identifying sample, population, attribute of interest, and the extent to which the claims involved are knowable. Consider carefully the size and diversification of the sample and the extent to which the population differs or may differ from the sample; remember, what's important is that the sample be representative.Well, I did rotten in Algebra I last semester, so I expect I'll do poorly in the rest of the math classes I'll have to take.

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According to Hobbes, if I'm robbed at gunpoint:

A. I act freely when I give up my wallet. B. my fear of death prevents my acting freely. C. my duty to preserve my life makes my actions necessary, not free. D. my actions are physically determined, and thus not free. E. the robber's actions are physically determined, and thus he is not morally responsible for them.

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