The genetic fallacy is arguing that a claim is true or false solely because of its

A) Premises
B) Origin
C) Analogies
D) Form


Ans: B) Origin

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A word or words that have mystical significance __________

a. bhakti b. guru c. holi d. mantra

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Determine whether the following claim is too vague in the context that is stated or implied: Renaissance music simply lulls me to sleep.

What will be an ideal response?

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In Ockham’s philosophy, "intuitive knowledge" refers to

a. an inner, religious or mystical experience. b. knowledge based on the emotions and not on perception. c. the sort of knowledge that is only available to God. d. the perception of external things and the immediate awareness of our inner states.

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Islam first came to Africa during

a. the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad. b. the nineteenth century. c. the twentieth century. d. the first wave of European colonization.

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