By embracing the universe and shutting off negative emotions, the Stoics claimed that a state of enlightenment could be reached that they called:
1. nirvana.
2. heavenly bliss.
3. apathia.
4. ataraxia.
answer: 3
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In discussing the issue of faith and reason, Kierkegaard frequently insists that
a. Christianity is a paradox and the object of faith is the absurd. b. all the doctrines of Christianity can be proven by reason. c. at least some of the truths of Christianity can be demonstrated to anyone who will consider the arguments. d. Christianity is just a pictorial way of expressing the truths of philosophy.
If doctors all agree that patient related-information is private then why is confidentiality an issue?
a) Doctors find it difficult to keep quiet. b) Doctors get paid from the newspapers for releasing secret information. c) Doctors are known for breaking confidences. d) Protecting the innocent.
The very nature or being of the Church is best described by which of the following words?
a. missional b. political c. educational d. economic
Dewey believed that philosophy arose out of people's struggles to deal with social and political problems
a. True b. False