One of the foundational ideas behind a more genuinely pluralistic and egalitarian society, as elaborated by thinkers ranging from Thomas Jefferson to Martin Luther King, Jr., is that the recognition of human dignity, autonomy, and vulnerability should depend
a) on nature and culture both.
b) not on the accidents of birth or biology but on our commonalities as persons or citizens in a moral community.
c) not on stereotypes but on individual merit.
d) not on cultural identities but on social values.
b) not on the accidents of birth or biology but on our commonalities as persons or citizens in a moral community.
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One way in which Isaac Newton’s science conflicted with the Aristotelian science of the Middle Ages is that he argued that
a. the notion of God is no longer a viable idea. b. everything could be explained in terms of its purpose. c. science could tell us about the metaphysical essences underlying the appearance of things. d. the heavens and the earth obey the same laws.
A slippery slope argument is a type of invalid deductive reasoning
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
According to Plato, a craftsman who builds a chair creates:
A. a real chair which cannot be copied by a painter. B. a copy of a real chair. C. a real chair that might be copied by the painter. D. a chair which is no closer to reality than a painting of a chair. E. None of the above
How should you give critical feedback in a group situation?
a. Tell them what you didn't like, and move on to your points b. Tell them points you think they missed, and acknowledged the good points c. Never give them negative feedback, always say its good d. Speak behind their back to another group member about what they should have done