Arguments whose premises are intended to provide absolutely conclusive reasons for accepting the conclusion are ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
deductive
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Logic is the study of
A. the way people reason. B. methods for evaluating arguments. C. techniques for winning arguments. D. ways to represent English statements in symbols.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Research has shown that women's sphere of influence has been historically limited to the private sector because they are biologically incapable of contributing significantly to the public sector. 2. It has been conclusively established that all ancient cultures were once ruled by women. 3. A tentative theory has suggested that many ancient cultures were matriarchal. 4. It is a fact that some American Indian leaders among the Eastern tribes were women. 5. Aristotle believed that women were deformed men.
According to Jainism, which of the following statements is true of Tirthankaras?
a. They are enlightened humans whose teachings point the way for others. b. They promote Hindu sacrifices for the attainment of moksha. c. They are gods who lived as mortals among human beings on the earth. d. They are the founders of Jainism.
Two competing impulses struggle to control the direction of any society
Indicate whether the statement is true or false