"Hedonism" is from the Greek root for "pleasure"

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


ANS: T

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Descartes argued for the existence of God from the evidence of design in the world

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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By nature, every soul is __________

a. blissful, all-knowing, and eternal b. divided into four parts that must be reunited c. heavy, weighed down by ignorance d. hopelessly trapped in the cycle of death and rebirth e. mortal, but it may earn immortality

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Provide a critical assessment of the following comparative general claim:Adolescents face more problems than adults.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following describes the "paradox of fiction"?

A. Although we know that fictional characters cannot be in real danger, we fear for them as if they were in real danger. B. Although we know that real people cannot be in fictional danger, we experience real fear for them. C. The power of imagination is able to create real danger from fictional situations. D. To fear for someone, we must understand that the danger they face is actually fictional.

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