What is an appeal to ignorance?
a. A valid deductive argument that does not rely on empirical data
b. Arguing that a claim is true because we have no evidence proving otherwise
c. Arguing that a claim is true because we have substantial evidence proving it
d. An invalid deductive rule
b.
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A. semi B. pseudo C. quasi D. foundational E. linear
Which Greek shipbuilder was traditionally believed to have proposed the creation of the New Testament?
A. Eusebius B. Artaxerxes C. Euclid D. Marcion
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a. categorical argument d. inductive generalization b. truth-functional argument e. causal argument c. analogical argument
Describe how the different special revelations have conflicting requirements.
A. With special revelations made only to a select few or select group, all of the people in that group may obey the revelations. Further, different groups may all claim to have received similar revelations that contain similar moral requirements B. With special revelations made only to a select few or select group, not all people are aware of them to obey them. Further, different groups claim to have received different revelations that contain conflicting moral requirements. C. Special revelations may be interpreted different ways by different people. D. Special revelations depend on each person's definition of the moral requirement imposed.