The quality of a discussion often depends on how closely the parties attend to the same issue. For the passage below, determine whether the speakers are clearly disputing the same issue, or whether somebody is missing the point.A: Harriman is a fraud. He didn't even graduate from medical school.B: Harriman is still the best surgeon at this clinic.

What will be an ideal response?


Different issues-Harriman could be a good surgeon and not have proper medical credentials. There have been a few such famous cases. (We ourselves prefer a real diploma on the wall.)

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This deity is the favorite god of Hindu ascetics.

a. Brahma b. Visnu c. Kali d. Shiva

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Ludwig Feuerbach claimed that instead of God, we should be concerned with:

1. the Devil. 2. Mankind. 3. the Greek gods. 4. our own unique selves.

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In Shinto, bringing one's life into harmony with nature is called _____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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