Evaluate the subject of respect for the elderly as expressed in the philosophies of Confucius, Mencius, and Lin Yutang. Are such thoughts completely alien to Western culture? Do you think modern Western culture would improve by incorporating such ideas? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer will vary.

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Which of the following statements does Duns Scotus accept and Thomas Aquinas reject?

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When was the first cloned sheep born?

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