The statement "There is nothing in the intellect that was not first in the senses" expresses empiricism.

a. true
b. false


Answer: a. true

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A system of normative beliefs that are shared by members of a social group are referred to as

a. free markets. b. perfect freedom. c. globalization. d. ideology.

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In contrast to Hindu beliefs on existence, Buddha taught that:

A) ?enlightened souls undergo the cycle of rebirth. B) ?true satisfaction can be derived from what one has in the physical world. C) ?it is possible to lead a life devoid of desires. D) ?there is no permanent soul or self.

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Chris gives you two reasons to support an implausible claim. One reason turns out to be irrelevant. As a strong critical thinker, what should you do?

(a) Help Chris by making up another reason to support that claim. (b) Dismiss the second reason because the first was false. (c) Stop trusting anything Chris says. (d) Test the second reason. (e) Take Chris' claim on faith.

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