How have the Puranas influenced how Hindus understand the cosmos and history?
a. They tell narratives of the origins of the cosmos through the deeds of legendary heroes.
b. They explain the rituals that maintain the cosmos.
c. They are philosophical texts that discuss the true nature of reality.
d. They are the oldest and most authentic texts in the Hindu traditions.
a
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Consider the reasoning expressed by the speaker in this passage
"We were having a severe midwinter cold spell. The city was running out of heating oil for private home use. So the city ordered everyone to set their home thermostats down to 65 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 62 at night. But I set my thermostat at 67 during the day and 64 at night. I reasoned this way. It is in my best interest to cheat just a little by keeping our house a bit warmer. In fact, it is in the best interest of each person who lives in the city to do the same thing. So it follows that it is in the city's best interest if everyone were to cheat just a little." We can reasonably evaluate the speaker's inference as __________. (a) valid because of affirming the antecedent (b) valid because of disjunctive syllogism (c) a fallacy of false classification (d) a fallacy of false reference (e) a fallacy of composition
What is the principle that can be defended under all stages of human development, according to Feyerabend?
a. Anything goes b. Act only on that maxim that you can will to be moral law c. The greatest good for the greatest number d. All things to all men
Which analogical argument is stronger?
a. Working as an intern at a law office requires problem solving. Lawyers, too, must solve problems. Therefore, since lawyers need good critical thinking skills, it’s likely that interns at law offices need good critical thinking skills. b. Working as an intern at a law office requires the ability to solve problems and the ability to defend your solutions to your colleagues. Lawyers, too, must have the ability to solve problems and the ability to defend their solutions to their colleagues. Therefore, since lawyers need good critical thinking skills, it’s likely that interns at law offices need good critical thinking skills.