Indicate whether the argument is deductive or inductive. Buford can lift, at most, 150 pounds over his head. That sofa weighs at least 300 pounds. Therefore, we must conclude that Buford cannot lift that sofa over his head

a. Deductive
b. Inductive


a

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. Sioux Church of North America b. Native American Congress c. Native American Church d. Church of Latter-Day Saints

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Explain how the theory of moral relativism is like the divine command theory.

A. Divine command theory considers morality based on God's commands butconsiders personal nature and circumstances. Similarly, moral relativismconsiders morality to be a product of cultural norms regardless of the facts,personal nature and circumstances, or how the group's norms affect others'interests B. Divine command theory considers morality based on God's commands withoutconsidering personal nature and circumstances. Similarly, moral relativismconsiders morality to be a product of cultural norms but considers the facts,personal nature and circumstances, and how the group's norms affect others'interests. C. Divine command theory considers morality based on God's commands but considers personal nature and circumstances. Similarly, moral relativism considers morality to be a product of cultural norms but considers personal nature and circumstances and how the group's norms affect others' interests. D. Divine command theory considers morality based on God's commands without considering personal nature and circumstances. Similarly, moral relativism considers morality to be a product of cultural norms regardless of the facts, personal nature and circumstances, or how the group's norms affect others' interests.

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