The story of the ship of Theseus raises the question:

a. Were we, like the ship, created to serve a purpose?
b. What does it mean for something to have a continuous identity over time?
c. Can we ever know what is going on inside a person
d. What guidelines do we use to navigate through life?


b. What does it mean for something to have a continuous identity over time?

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a. semihistorical myths. b. cosmogonic myths. c. etiological myths. d. grand myths.

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According to just war tradition, justifiable reasons for going to war include

a. to expand a country’s territory b. to satisfy a country’s need for resources c. to prevent an attack from an enemy d. to retaliate against an attack from an enemy

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A recent study of 850 nurses revealed that 141 had received requests from patients for assisted suicide

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The logical connectedness of "We are told by politicians that immigration is very beneficial to the host state. But this must be false. After all, some very prosperous states maintain restrictions on immigration" is

A) strong B) weak C) failed

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