The statement "nearly all Americans believe that individual liberty should be respected" is a normative claim
What will be an ideal response?
ANS: F
This is a statement about people's beliefs; hence, it's descriptive. "Individual liberty should be respected" is, however, a normative claim.
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Explain the Buddhist notion of skillful means.
What will be an ideal response?
King Menander argues against Nagasena's claim that the name Nagasena is only a practical designation by trying to show that
A) Nagasena is no better than a chariot. B) "chariot" refers only to the axle, wheel, and yoke, not to the frame and spokes. C) the Atman exists. D) Nagasena's claim leads to the absurdity that he does not exist.
According to Cohen, affirmative action preferences are basically wrong because they
a. are applied too narrowly, and should be used much more broadly. b. are open to corrupt misuse by unscrupulous politicians. c. attempt to draw clear lines—such as distinctions among races—when none exist. d. are too open-ended: it is never clear when such preferences should be ended. e. violate the principle of human equality.
The exact length of Jesus's public ministry
a. was thirty years. b. was twelve years. c. was fifteen years. d. is not known.