The philosophical view that a real world exists independently of our language, our thoughts, our perceptions, and our
beliefs is called
a. antirealism.
b. realism.
c. pragmatism.
d. postmodernism.
ANSWER: b
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Negative rights are those which
a. deny entitlement to perform certain actions b. are not absolute c. do not require assistance so much as protection from interference d. define what must not be done
According to the text, our fundamental sources of knowledge include
A. Perception, introspection, memory, and reason. B. Perception, memory, reason, and extrasensory perception. C. Perception, reason, memory, and desire. D. Perception, introspection, intuition, and faith.
When there is good reason to doubt a proposition, we should
A. Rely on faith or intuition. B. Ignore the reasons for doubt. C. Reject the proposition out of hand. D. Proportion our belief to the evidence.
What do utilitarians sublimate the individual to, according to Nietzsche?
a. Herself b. God c. The herd d. Well-being