The sophists were basically _______

A. philosophers
B. rhetoricians
C. politicians
D. artisans


Answer: B

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Which of the following is one of the Four Passing Sights that mark the beginning of Buddha's enlightenment?

A) ?A hungry child B) ?A gravely ill person C) ?The Shanti Stupa D) ?The Bodhi tree

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Assume that P(A) = 3/5, P(B) = 3/10, P(C) = 7/10, P(D) = 4/5, and P(A/B) = 7/10. Assuming that C and D are independent, determine the following probability: P(D/C)

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. In Kantian ethics, special circumstances could require that exceptions be made to the moral law. 2. Kant believed it was immoral to refrain from developing our talents. 3. According to Kant, lying is permissible if it is necessary to save someone’s life. 4. Heteronomy is the opposite of autonomy.

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