An argument that invokes in support of a claim the opinion of someone with no expertise relevant to that claim commits the fallacy of
A) weak analogy. B) appeal to unqualified authority. C) appeal to ignorance.
B
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To say that an argument is valid means:
A. its conclusion is true. B. it's widely accepted. C. its premises are plausible. D. its conclusion follows from its premises. E. Both A and D
Why would it be wrong simply to equate "reality" and what is most true with what is most evident to our senses? Give an example
What will be an ideal response?
The Hindu deity or concept that best reflects awareness that humans are bound together with natural processes is __________
a. action (Karma) b. Aranyani, the forest goddess c. Duty (Dharma) d. ignorance (Avidya) e. liberation (Moksha)
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Today, the origins of the Bible are well understood by biblical scholars. 2. With a few exceptions, the Bible we read today is the product of largely anonymous poets, lawmakers, and storytellers. 3. Until 1947, when the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, the Masoretic Text (MT) was the oldest-known biblical text. 4. The Dead Sea Scrolls have not significantly changed our understanding of the history of the biblical texts. 5. The exact recording of Israel's Scriptures remained in flux for many centuries.