Wittgenstein held that skepticism was

a. impossible to refute
b. meaningful
c. psychologically impossible
d. nonsensical


ANS: D

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Explain the distinctions between the sacramental, prophetic, and mystical orientations of religions.

What will be an ideal response?

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The moderate position on lying entails

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When selecting candidates for preferential treatment, Wasserstrom argues that

we should focus on _________.

a. Race b. Gender c. Socioeconomic status d. All of the above

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