The ________ says that when interpreting an unclear argument or passage, we should always give the speaker or writer the benefit of the doubt.
A. principle of charity
B. fairness principle
C. interpretive principle
D. benefit of doubt principle
Answer: A
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A) the U.S. Customs department. B) the Vice President. C) the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) of 1977. D) the United Nations.
Who is well-known for arguing that we should live our lives with love and compassion for others?
a. The Dalai Lama c. John Searle b. Henry Thoreau d. Isaac Asimov
"Cult" is often used pejoratively to distinguish a tradition that is new. This is imprecise because
a. it refers only to an old tradition that is bad. b. it refers only to a new tradition that is bad. c. it has a specific meaning of a group that follows a spiritual leader. d. it has a specific meaning of a tradition that arises outside other traditions.
Who were the first philosophers to charge fees for their knowledge?
a. Avarists b. Platonists c. Sophists d. Randians