Thomas Nagel's example of a moral judgment that he thinks is objectively true—and not

merely an expression of our culture—is the belief in

a. truth-telling.
b. sexual monogamy.
c. showing respect to elders.
d. caring for children.
e. equality of opportunity.


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INSTRUCTIONS: Use an ordinary truth table to answer the following problems. Construct the truth table as per the instructions in the textbook. Statement 1E Given the following statement: (G ? ? H) ? (H ? G) Statement 1E is:

A) Logically equivalent. B) Self-contradictory. C) Tautologous. D) Contingent. E) Consistent.

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James was on the verge of suicide as a student

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The Upanishads are part of the class of Hindu scripture designated by the phrase:

a. "what is remembered" b. "what the gods revealed". c. "what the seers witnessed" d. "what is heard"

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