A paradox can be dissolved by
A) showing that at least one of the paradoxical claims is false. B) showing that the paradoxical claims are not really inconsistent. C) showing that at least one of the paradoxical claims is true.
B
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What challenges does religion give to science?
What will be an ideal response?
Descartes' key point that we can achieve genuine knowledge through our rational intuition into the nature of beliefs is based in his _______
A. nationalism B. atheism C. rationalism D. empiricism
According to utilitarianism, the purpose of punishment is to
a. give emotional relief to the victims of crime. b. make criminals suffer in proportion to the gravity of their crime. c. serve as a deterrent to future crimes. d. none of the above
INSTRUCTIONS: Select the answer that best characterizes each argument. Dr. Sylvia Newman, the world famous biochemist, says that the widespread use of pesticides poses a serious threat to public health. Therefore, we should take this warning seriously and investigate further the extent of the threat
A) Appeal to force. B) Appeal to the people. C) Appeal to unqualified authority. D) Begging the question. E) No fallacy.