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    I do not think the argument presented by Berkeley is a valid one. For an argument to be valid‚ it must be true that if all the premises are true then the conclusion is true. If all the premises are not true then the conclusion will be false‚ making the argument invalid. The first premise we are presented with states that we perceive ordinary objects. This premise is true because people have the

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    2.2.5 Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Liebniz adds some clarification to Descartes argument in an attempt to strengthen it‚ he argue that’s Descartes has not asserted how coherent the idea of a “perfect being” is‚ Leibniz argues that unless this point is demonstrated then overall argument fails. In order to prevent this Leibniz attempts to analyze what perfection actually means‚ he concludes that this is an impossible task and concludes that it’s impossible to demonstrate all perfections are incompatible

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    Claims and Arguments A. Statement- or claim is an assertion that something is or is not the case; it is either true or B. Argument- an argument is a group of statements‚ one of which is supposed to be supported by the rest. In an argument the supporting statements are known as premises; the statement being supported is known as a conclusion. C. Indicator Words- are terms that often appear in arguments and signal that a premise or conclusion may be nearby. Arguments Good and Bad

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    Cosmological argument

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    weaknesses of Aquinas’ Cosmological argument The Cosmological argument attempts to explain that something has caused the universe to exist and this First cause is what we call God. The argument begins with observations that try to support the following statements: • Everything in the universe has a cause • The universe itself must have a cause • To avoid infinite regress of causes there must be an uncaused cause • This uncaused cause is God The argument uses inductive reasoning‚ which means

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    The Teleological Argument

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    The Teleological Argument By Zenny Saheel Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy which studies the nature of “being”. The search for the existence of God has been questioned many a time and astounded many philosophers and scientists alike. By looking at certain arguments for the existence of God we are not only attempting to see if God exists but what God is like. Omniscient (All seeing)‚ omnipresent (Present everywhere)‚ omnipotent (All powerful)‚ Benevolent (Good) and Eternal (Always Existed)

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    Zombie Argument

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    evaluate whether the Zombie argument against Cartesian Dualism is sound by: criticising the Zombie argument through analysing the validity of each premise of the Zombie argument‚ defending the Zombie argument against one of its objections and responses from the Cartesian Argument by analogy. This essay will offer reasons to believe the Zombie argument by contrasting it with the strengths and weaknesses of the Cartesian Dualist main argument and the Cartesian Dualist Argument by Analogy and then draw

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    Rogerian Argument

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    write/make a good Rogerian argument in your essay‚ it is important to keep in mind some important outlines and pointers as well keeping in mind your Rogerian argument topics and ideas. While conventional wisdom might tell you to simply consider the common grounds between your proposition and the opposing argument‚ it is likewise crucial to get a formidable grasp of what you’re really trying to argue and the opposing views to it. Here are a few tips for writing a Rogerian argument that you can use for writing

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    Argument Essay

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    ARGUMENT ESSAY GRADING As students we all have been challenged to do our best. Throughout our lives we have been labeled with our grades; in high school‚ the ones with low grades were left alone in misery‚ while the ones with higher grades were praised as the leaders of this horse race. Then‚ the question that comes into mind is: is it right to categorize students‚ does grading contribute to education? It is assumed and stated in

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    Wilde’s claims on disobedience can promote social progress is a valid argument. He felt like with disobedience world would progress forwardly with purpose. Over the years’ people had to disobey or rebel to get their way. With disobedience there is always consequences to it even if it’s for respectable reasons. John browns rebellion was for people to see blacks as equal and to put a stop to slavery. Many thought it was uncanny for a white to care about what happens to a blacks but its what’s right

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    The vast majority of all business --- both personal and commercial --- is conducted pursuant to contracts‚ either oral or written‚ and courts of law decide disputes between parties to contracts. The four basic elements necessary for formation of a valid contract are capacity‚ offer and acceptance‚ consideration and compliance with law and public policy. Also‚ implicit in every contract is a duty to act in good faith and deal fairly with the other party. Capacity Each person or entity must have

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