Sydney Shoemaker tries to escape the circularity objection to memory theory by utilizing the concept of ________-memories.

A. semi
B. pseudo
C. quasi
D. foundational
E. linear


Answer: C

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“But though the benefits of this life may be much furthered by mutual help; since yet those may be better attained to by dominion, than by the society of others, I hope no body will doubt, but that men would much more greedily be carried by nature, if all fear were removed, to obtain dominion, than to gain society.” What is Hobbes’ main argument in this passage?

a. Most people would prefer to achieve comfortable self- preservation through entering into collaborative associations b. The life of a tyrant is preferable to that of a mere citizen c. The life of a citizen is preferable to that of a greedy tyrant d. Without law and order, life is “solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short.”

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In the truth table for "E ? (H v A ), ~ ( H ? A ) .•. ~ E", which truth values go in the column under the conclusion's main connective?

A) FFTT B) TT C) FFFFTTTT D) FTFT

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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. Native peoples, completely dependent on Mother Earth for everything in their lives, worshipped the Earth as a

nurturing goddess that provided for all their needs. From the soil came plants and growing things that provided clothing and food. From the rivers and seas came fish and shellfish for food, trade articles, and tools. From the air came rain, snow, and wind to grow crops and alter the seasons. The Earth was never stagnant or dull, but always provided for those in her care. Linda Williams, Earth Science Demystified A) Argument; conclusion: From the rivers and seas ... and tools. B) Argument; conclusion: From the soil came plants ... clothing and food. C) Argument; conclusion: The Earth was never stagnant ... in her care. D) Argument; conclusion: Native peoples ... all their needs. E) Nonargument.

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People prepare for death while living by practicing phowa, which is the

a. meditation on the form of the Buddha to embody their enlightened qualities. b. visualization and mantras under the guidance of a teacher. c. transference of consciousness. d. memorization of the Book of the Dead in order to guide the deceased to nirvana.

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