John Dewey

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was an instrumentalist who claimed thinking is not a search for "truth" but rather is aimed at solving practical problems. He thought of metaphysics as escapism.

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What do principles of law, etiquette, self-interest, tradition, and morality all have in common?

A) They all are objective B) They all are descriptive C) They all represent a set of standards for how we ought to behave D) All of the above

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Cultural relativism is a descriptive term

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Which of the following are not characteristic of apocalyptic writing?

A. universality, predestination, and exclusivism B. ethical dualism, cosmic dualism, and chronological dualism C. inclusivism, cosmic materialism, and ethical dualism D. limited theology, the use of symbols and code words, eschatological preoccupations, and a portrait of a violent God

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What is the Daodejing, and what roles has it played in the Daoist religion?

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