The hypothetical question of whether a man who was blind from birth but suddenly granted the gift of sight would immediately be able to distinguish a sphere from a cube without touching them was posed to Locke by__________, whose answer was __________.

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


William Molyneux; no he could not

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What will be an ideal response?

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The United States Supreme Court decision in Atkins v. Virginia takes up the

question of weather __________.

a. The imposition of the death penalty was proportionate to the crime committed. b. The imposition of the death penalty was disproportionate to penalties imposed for similar crimes in Virginia. c. The death penalty is “cruel and unusual” and hence unconstitutional. d. The imposition of the death penalty on a mentally retarded person violates the Constitution.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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