Without really knowing it, many students inwardly believe that it is possible to acquire knowledge without thought, that it is possible to read without exerting any intellectual energy, and that good writing is not a product of practice and hard work but of a talent one is born with. As a result, they are not inclined to take any responsibility for their own learning or to put any effort into learning new modes of thinking. (Foundation for Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking: Basic Theory and Instructional Structures)This passage is made up of a(n) ________ and a(n) ________.
A. nonargument; explanation
B. nonargument; report
C. argument; conclusion: They are not inclined to take any responsibility for their own learning or to put any effort into learning new modes of thinking
D. nonargument; unsupported assertion
Answer: A
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express their frustration by protesting its distribution.... And this kind of material is completely debasing and has no redeeming value whatsoever...."-Cascade News What will be an ideal response?
As IBM had a major role in creating the computer and the Internet, should IBM be held
responsible for this addiction of the former employee?
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A) All times identical to tonight are times Spencer is happy. B) All persons identical to Spencer are persons who are happy when they win at poker. C) All times Spencer wins at poker are times Spencer is happy. D) All times Spencer is happy are times Spencer wins at poker. E) All times identical to tonight are times Spencer wins at poker.
As used by Nussbaum, the term "value of inquiry" refers to an approach to understanding the ethical realm based on ________
A. the epistemological value of emotions and of the narratives necessary to address ethical conundrums B. the cardinal Christian values of refraining from injury, violence, and exploitation C. a consistent moral character founded on temperance, self-discipline, and balance D. the idea that the greatest good is to promote happiness and alleviate suffering for the greatest number of people