The main feature of a valid argument is
A. it is possible for the conclusion to be true.
B. it is not necessary that if the premises are true, then the conclusion is true.
C. it is necessary that if the premises are true, then the conclusion is true.
D. it is not possible for the conclusion to be false.
C. it is necessary that if the premises are true, then the conclusion is true.
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The Vedic god of fire is
A. Varuna. B. Indra. C. Soma. D. Agni.
Some of the virtues of philosophical thinking are:
1. intellectual modesty and curiosity. 2. intellectual arrogance and cynicism. 3. emotional sensitivity and empathy. 4. emotional detachment and coldness.
Which of the following is not a rationale for pacifism?
A) Nonviolent means work better than violent means. B) To kill people is wrong in itself. C) Setting an example of nonviolent resolution encourages negotiation. D) Pacifism encourages the enemy to lay down its defenses.
One consequence of Ockham's razor is that:
A) The more complex an explanation is, the more complete it is. B) Naturalistic explanations are better than supernatural ones. C) Supernatural explanations are better than naturalistic ones. D) The best explanations are the ones containing numerous theoretical entities. E) Paranormal phenomena are not able to be explained.