When we describe a claim as "self-contradictory"  we mean that because of its grammatical construction and the meanings of the words used to express the claim, the claim should be regarded as __________

(a) necessarily false
(b) necessarily true
(c) probably true but not necessarily true
(d) probably false but not necessarily false


a

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Milton Friedman argues that

A) corporations today should adopt a broader view of their social responsibilities than they have in the past. B) corporate officials have a social responsibility that goes beyond serving the interests of their stockholders. C) strict governmental controls are necessary if society is to maximize its overall economic well-being. D) a business has no social responsibilities other than to maximize profits.

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