In early society, because of hunting and war, the life of the male is more violent and dangerous and the death rate of men is higher than that of women. (Will Durant, Our Oriental Heritage)This statement exemplifies a(n) ________.
A. argument
B. report
C. conditional statement
D. explanation
E. unsupported assertion
Answer: D
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INSTRUCTIONS: Select the correct answer for the following multiple choice questions. An argument whose conclusion rests on a similarity between two things or situations is:
A) A valid argument. B) An inductive argument. C) A sound argument. D) A cogent argument. E) A deductive argument.
If the Cogito Argument is sound, Descartes has proven he exists, but he doesn't know what he is
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
"Faith in man, faith in the future, faith in the rising returns of giving, faith in the mutual benefits of trade, faith in the providence of God are all essential to successful capitalism
All are necessary to sustain the spirit of work and enterprise against the setbacks and frustrations it inevitably meets in a fallen world" (George Glider, Wealth and Poverty) is A) an argument B) a non-argument
Which of the following is not an actual ethical theory?
A) consequentialism B) deontology C) utilitarianism D) principalism