Identify the sample OR population of the following inductive generalization. You may assume that the premises in each of the arguments are true. Out of all of the millions of fossils discovered on Earth, none have been more than 4 billion years old. It stands to reason then, that no fossil over 4 billion years in age will ever be found on Earth. What is the population?
a. A fossil over 4 billion years old
b. A fossil either more or less than 4 billion years old
c. A fossil less than 4 billion years old
c
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The definition "'Vehicle' means a car, truck, motorcycle, bus, and so on" is an example of:
A) A theoretical definition. B) A definition by subclass. C) A circular definition. D) A definition by genus and difference. E) An enumerative definition.
INSTRUCTIONS: Select the answer that best translates the statement into a standard form categorical proposition. There is a statue in the yard
A) All statues are things in the yard. B) No non-statues are things in the yard. C) Some things in the yard are not statues. D) Some statues are in the yard. E) Some statues are things in the yard.
Held maintains that if there is a conflict between cognitive science and the conception of
mind we have in moral experience, then we should a. seek to discover our mistake, for the two cannot really be in conflict. b. be guided by cognitive science, and modify our conception of moral experience. c. reject cognitive science. d. try to resolve the conflict by appeal to a higher level theory. e. hold on to both, and treat them as occupying different spheres of life.
Right intention is one of the conditions for entering war according to the just war
tradtion.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.