Determine whether the following claim is too vague in the context that is stated or implied: It seems clear that within the next ten years they'll have produced a machine that can really think.

What will be an ideal response?


Too vague in any context.

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Kant's philosophy is called:

1. Idealism. 2. Empiricism. 3. Transcendental Idealism. 4. Transcendental Empiricism.

Philosophy & Belief

Throughout this test, write your answer on the form provided. Erasure marks may cause the grading machine to mark your answer wrong. INSTRUCTIONS: The following selections relate to distinguishing arguments from nonarguments and identifying conclusions. Select the best answer for each. Health care is a basic right. Our current system is convoluted and unethical and should go the way of gladiator

games. We can spar and battle in the free market in many arenas, but when we get sick we should all have care-not just the lawyers, bankers, politicians, and others who can afford it. We like the free market, but we shouldn't let people die in the street-not in this country. Lucius Schoenbaum, Letter to the Editor A) Argument; conclusion: We can spar and battle ... others who can afford it. B) Argument; conclusion: We like the free market ... not in this country. C) Argument; conclusion: Our current system is convoluted ... gladiator games. D) Nonargument. E) Argument; conclusion: Health care is a basic right.

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Given the following enthymeme: Suzanne must be smart. After all, she earns 'A's. The statement needed to convert the enthymeme into a valid syllogism is:

A) Not all Suzanne's grades are 'A's. (Premise) B) Suzanne is a smart student. (Conclusion) C) Every smart student earns 'A's. (Premise) D) Suzanne will graduate with honors. (Conclusion) E) Anyone who earns 'A's is smart. (Premise)

Philosophy & Belief

Central to Aristotle's philosophy is a rejection of the distinction between _________________ and _________________ that defined the views of both Socrates and Plato as well as many of the Pre-Socratics,

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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