Classify the following definition according to its use: to reduce vagueness, to introduce or explain a new or unusual word, to evoke an attitude about something, or to accomplish some other purpose."In this book we use the word universe to denote a 'model of the Universe' and avoid making pretentious claims to a true knowledge of the Universe."-Edward R. Harrison, Cosmology
What will be an ideal response?
This definition seems to be some sort of vague statement of humility; the author is cautioning his reader not to expect the ultimate truth.
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Identify any unnecessary and potentially offensive references to gender, race, or other features in the following passage and, as necessary, rewrite the passage in neutral language.The job of lineman is the hardest job in the telephone company. Those guys get called out in all kinds of weather.
What will be an ideal response?
What alternative to iOS can be run on several platforms, unlike iOS’s restriction to Apple devices?
a. Google’s Android c. Microsoft’s Windows Mobile b. Sony’s Ericsson d. Mozilla’s Ubuntu
The citizens of Judah had been the only group of people exiled to Babylon
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Who wrote, "I am, I exist, is necessarily TRUE each time that I pronounce it, or that I mentally conceive it."
A. David Hume. B. Rene Descartes. C. Gottfried Leibniz. D. Baruch Spinoza.