In what way does a human being have a will, rather than just a set of desires, like the lower animals?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Will is a type of desire but humans have rational desire meaning we can make decisions based on intelligence & reason. Animals aren't able to make a reasonably decision.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Arguments for dating of the Gospel of Matthew do not include:

a. references to the burning of the city b. lack of any mention of gnosticism in the Gospel c. evidence of expulsion of Christians from synagogues d. its use of the Gospel of Mark as a source

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The Confucian "attunement of names" means that

A) the names we give to our children are an important factor in their character formation. B) names don't really matter. C) the name we give to something should match the reality. D) what counts the most is who you know.

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The slave morality views as evil:

a. whatever the slaves cannot control. b. the things valued by aristocrats as good. c. whatever the slaves cannot destroy. d. all of these answers. e. none of these answers.

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