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Why can William Paley be criticized for committing the fallacy of false analogy in his teleological argument?
which one
Because he claims that the universe is similar to a watch in its complexity.
Because he claims that a watch is similar to a stone, since they are both inanimate objects.
Because he claims that the universe is similar to a watch in its purposiveness.
Because he claims that one can come across a watch in the sand during a stroll on the beach, just like one can come across a stone.

In the ontological argument between St. Anselm and Gaunilo in the medieval times,  Do you think Gaunilo’s analogy of “The Greatest Island” is congruous (fitting) to Anselm’s concept of God as “that than which a greater cannot be conceived”? Explain your position.

Assessment A. Match Column A with Column B A 1 Emotion is an interpretation of a situation a. Cannon-Bard Theory 2. Emotions occur because of physiologic reaction b. James-Lange Theory 3 Emotion is accompanied by physiologic reaction c. Schachter-Singer Theory 4 Emotion as both physiologic and cognitive Lazarus Theory or Appraisal Theory 5. Quick show of pouting in disgust Physiological arousal 6. Seat emotions Reticular activating system 7. System disturbed during negative emotionality g. Hypothalamus 8 Interpretation of a situation h. Emotional Intelligence 9 Self-awareness, empathy Cognitive appraisal 10 Tense muscles, sweating, red face Microexpressions B. Identify the trait shown by an emotionally intelligent person on each item. Write your answer the blank. 1 Liza was able to do her task well in team project despite working with a member she dislikes 2. When Vicky’s favorite pet dog died, Rina rushed to their house and consoled her Remo is confused whether to take up Computer Science or Food Technology but he tried to

QUESTION 1
1. Philosophy is just “all made up.”
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False
QUESTION 2
1. In Philosophy of Religion, we engage in examination of religious texts and try to discover what goes into being a good member of a certain religion.
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False
QUESTION 3
1. In philosophy, we search for fundamental beliefs that can be rationally justified.
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False
QUESTION 4
1. Philosophy involves examination of our most basic concepts.
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False
QUESTION 5
1. When the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates said “the unexamined life is not worth living,” he meant that we can become masters of our own lives through introspection and self-knowledge.
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False
QUESTION 6
1. Questions about the mind, the brain, the existence of God, the nature of truth, and the nature of human beings are all philosophical questions.
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QUESTION 7
1. Philosophy is the progenitor of other disciplines, and philosophers still help shape other disciplines.
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False
QUESTION 8
1. Philosophy deals with abstract matters that have little to do with everyday affairs.
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QUESTION 9
1. American pragmatist philosopher John Dewey was famous for arguing that philosophy is an abstract discipline with value only for specialists.
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QUESTION 10
1. Epistemology is that branch of philosophy that is concerned with what exists, what human beings are like, and what characterizes our relationship with each other and with the universe.
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False
QUESTION 11
1. Ethics is the study of the just state and the just society.
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QUESTION 12
1. Logic is the study of how to think clearly, critically, and without contradiction.
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QUESTION 13
1. In philosophy, we reject all appeals to authority when determining the truth or falsity of a claim.
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False
QUESTION 14
1. Philosophy comes from the Greek words “philos” and “sophia” and means literally the “love of knowledge.”
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False
QUESTION 15
1. Studying philosophy is useful because it will equip you with practical skills that are valued by every employer.
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False

I. Watch the movie ‘Hachiko’ starring Richard Gere at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSkgXhHbCSw.
Do you think the dog Hachi has the capacity to make moral decisions and choices? Why/Why not?

What do you think is the biggest advantage of the ethic of prima facie duties? Explain why it has this advantage and why some competing ethical theories do not. Is this a sufficient reason to accept Ross’s theory or not? Defend your answer.