Dr. Simmons teaches philosophy and discusses several topics in the course, including religion
Paulo, a student in the class, believes that when he dies, he will be resurrected. Paulo's claim falls under the area of
A) metaphysics.
Correct. Metaphysical claims make assertions that are not testable and relate to subjects like the existence of God,
the soul, and the afterlife.
B) science.
C) pseudoscience.
Incorrect. Assertions or beliefs about topics like God or the afterlife are central to the topic of metaphysics, not pseudoscience.
D) rational thinking.
Answer: A
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