If a persuasive definition is employed in the following dialog, explain its weakness in terms of the six criteria for definitions; if it is instead a merely verbal dispute, identify the word or phrase that has a double meaning, and provide a definition for both meanings. Chris: Do you think men and women should have equal rights? Sue: Yes. Why do you ask? Chris: Well, someone had told me you were not a feminist, but I'm glad to find out you are. Sue: But I'm not a feminist. "Feminist" just means a man-hater who wants women to rule the world.
What will be an ideal response?
Merely verbal dispute (feminist)
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A) Affirmative. B) Universal. C) Particular. D) Negative. E) Some.
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apparent lack of meaning in life is __________.
a. to seek meaning in relationship to God b. to find some ultimate cause that gives your life meaning ‘from the outside’ c. to accept it d. to try to take life more seriously
In some situations the taking of human life, according to the author, must be
a) always acceptable. b) never acceptable. c) sometimes acceptable. d) never unacceptable.
Believing something because it makes one feel good, not because there is good reason for believing that it is true, is referred to as ________.
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