Statements from the Bible about the natural world do not count as scientific evidence because:
A) The people responsible for these claims are all dead.
B) They are always infected with theological claims.
C) They do not report the results of measurements expressed mathematically.
D) The authorship of these documents is subject to debate.
E) They are usually expressed in metaphorical language.
C
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The agamas or sacred writings of the Jain tradition __________
a. express pure knowledge otherwise unknowable from the material world b. foster missionary activity on the part of the disciples of Nataputta c. prove the truth of Jainism in contrast to every other known religion of the time d. provide guidance in right living without claiming to contain the complete truth e. unlock secrets of the physical universe that science has just begun to discover
'Most people don't want to live a life full of suffering and pain' is acceptable
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
One of the seven factors given to help minimize the chances of setting unfair wages and salaries is that
a. If wages conform with the law, they are fair wages. b. A fair wage is whatever an employee is willing to accept. c. An employer's financial capabilities affect what constitutes a fair wage scale for that employer's employees. d. Avoiding the prevailing wage in the industry and community wage level.
Whose ethical theory requires us to calculate quantities of pain and pleasure?
A. Plato B. Hume C. Kant D. feminist ethical theorists E. Bentham