In Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, the world outside the cave represents
a. the physical world.
b. the possibility of achieving heaven in the afterlife.
c. the safe haven of those who lack the courage to explore the cave.
d. the realm of the Forms, the true realities.
d.
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Which of the following in not a reason given for developing our natural moral reasoning skills?
A) We should be able to critically evaluate our own beliefs. B) As we develop our skills we will be able to win more ethical arguments. C) People of all perspectives should be able to hold meaningful dialogue with each other. D) Diverse communities necessitate that values be built of reason.
What is the name given to philosophers who construct their ethical approaches with mixed approaches?
A. ethical pluralists. B. utilitarians C. ethical monists. D. deontologists
At Esther's conclusion, how many of Haman's sons are hanged on the gallows he built for Mordecai?
A. six B. eight C. ten D. twelve
One thing the Daoists absorbed from the Buddhists was
a. the pattern of monasticism. b. the pattern of asceticism. c. vegetarianism. d. a belief in nature’s power.