According to William James, whether an explanation was more useful or promising than the available alternatives was irrelevant to its truth
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Socrates said that no one chooses to do evil knowingly
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.Fichte argues that one’s confidence in science is based on
a. inductive logic. b. deductive logic. c. undeniable observations and irrefutable experiments. d. subjective commitments.
Which of the following are both intensional definitions?
A) Demonstrative definition, operational definition. B) Definition by genus and difference, ostensive definition. C) Etymological definition, demonstrative definition. D) Definition by subclass, definition by genus and difference. E) Operational definition, synonymous definition.
Which of the following statements support the views of egalitarians in terms of equality?
a. All humans are equal and goods should be allocated in equal portions. b. There are differences among people that justify unequal treatment. c. If all cannot be served equally, those who are first, or senior, should be served first. d. Goods should be allocated based on need, ability, and effort.