If I don't get a good mark, I won't be able to get into graduate school, so I should get a good grade on my exam." is an example of the Appeal to Pity fallacy

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


true

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The Greek philosopher Plato believed that

a. we all possess knowledge of universal truths, even though we are not aware of that knowledge b. absolute truth exists c. knowledge can be achieved through reasoning d. "good" and "bad," like "true" and "false," change depending upon one's point of view

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Which one of the following is not one of the synoptic gospels?

a. Mark. b. John c. Luke d. Matthew

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Two books in the Apocrypha, which, like Daniel and Esther, tell stories of faithful young Jews in foreign lands, are __________

A) Judith and Tobit B) 1 and 2 Maccabees C) Sirach and Baruch D) 1 and 2 Esdras E) the Wisdom of Solomon and Sirach

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Kierkegaard held that life could only have meaning if we commit ourselves to a cause or ideal that we know is worth

pursuing.

a. True b. False

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