According to early __________ texts, females are inferior by nature because they are "dark as the moon, changeable as water, jealous, narrow-minded, and insinuating."

a. Buddhist
b. Confucian
c. Hindu
d. Islamic
e. Native American


b

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In Western thought:

a. mind is considered superior to matter b. matter is considered superior to mind c. mind and matter are considered equal d. both mind and matter are devalued

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According to Thomas Kuhn, which of the following is true of scientific progress?

A. It does not occur during a paradigm shift. B. It is not subject to cultural bias. C. It is not influenced by professional norms. D. It does not proceed in a straight line.

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What is the value of philosophy for Russell?

A) Philosophy gives us definite answers. B) Philosophy can divide the world between friends and foes. C) Philosophy can protect us from threatening ideas. D) Philosophy opens a person's mind to union with the universe.

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