A __________ is a story in which the narrative thrust is to make a point, but the elements of the story do not stand for something else

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


parable

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Descartes believes that the most important knowledge we have of God, ourselves and the world is learned from experience

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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INSTRUCTIONS: The following problems relate to identifying and evaluating inductive and deductive arguments. Select the best answer for each. When Jack took his car in for service, the mechanic charged him for lots of work that didn't need to be done. The same thing happened to Niki and Claire. Apparently mechanics these days are just a bunch of crooks

A) Inductive, strong. B) Inductive, weak. C) Deductive, invalid. D) Deductive, valid. E) Deductive, sound.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Ezekiel's prophetic career begins in exile, even as the kingdom of Judah still stood. 2. Ezekiel's prophecies brim with metaphors and symbols that typically defy literal translation. 3. The mythical figures described in Ezekiel's visions closely resemble mythological figures popular in Egyptian art and mythology. 4. In his oracle attacking the port city of Tyre, Ezekiel declares that Yahweh will bring the Egyptians from the south and destroy the port city. 5. In his book's final section, Ezekiel outlines a series of meticulous plans for the reconstruction of the Jerusalem temple.

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Nietzsche says the values of the master morality are

a. nobility, courage, power, and pride. b. patience, humility, pity, and compassion. c. knowledge, truth, goodness, and resignation. d. Godliness, righteousness, and selfdenial.

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