An argument commits the fallacy of false cause if it concludes that there is a cause- effect connection between phenomena when

A) there is in fact no cause-effect connection between them.
B) at least one is the cause of the other/s.
C) at least one is the effect of the other/s. .


A

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The Moabites and Ammonites traces their lineage to _________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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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. Every individual is capable of injuring or killing himself. This potentiality is a fundamental expression of

human freedom. Self-destructive behavior may be regarded as sinful and penalized by means of informal sanctions. But it should not be regarded as a crime or (mental) disease, justifying or warranting the use of the police powers of the state for its control. Therefore, it is absurd to deprive an adult of a drug (or of anything else) because he might use it to kill himself. Thomas Szasz, "The Ethics of Addiction". A) Argument; conclusion: Every individual is capable of injuring or killing himself. B) Argument; conclusion: Self destructive behavior ... informal sanctions. C) Nonargument. D) Argument; conclusion: This potentiality ... expression of human freedom. E) Argument; conclusion: It is absurd to deprive an adult of a drug ... kill himself.

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The anatman for Buddha is:

a. the doctrine of escape from life b. our unchanging self c. our changing, impermanent self d. the doctrine of reincarnation

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