- In no other department is a thorough knowledge of history so important as in philosophy. Like historical science in general, philosophy is, on the one hand, in touch with exact inquiry, while on the other, it has a certain relationship with art With the former it has in common its methodical procedure and its cognitive aim with the latter, its intuitive character and the endeavor to compass the whole of reality with a glance. Metaphysical principles are less easily verified from experience than physical hypotheses but also less easily refuted. Systems of philosophy.therefore, are not so dependent on our progressive knowledge of facts as the theories of natura science, and change less quickly; notwithstan ding their mutual conflicts, and in spite of the talk about discarded standpoints they possess in a measure the permanence of classical works of art they retain for all time a certain relative validity. (from History of Modem Philosophy by Richard Falckenberg) Does the author succeed in supporting the claim that "In no other department is a thorough knowledge of history so important as in philosophy"? )1. Yes, because he gives examples of why knowledge of history is vital to philosophy. ) 2. Yes, because he proves that other departments of thought are not reliant on historica knowledge. 3. No, because he proceeds to explain why knowledge of history is as important to other disciplines. ) 4. No, because he digresses into another topic and does not address historical knowledge.
- Which of the following is NOT a role of mass media in the United States? provide citizens with information about the government help states count and recount voter ballots to make sure they are accurate provide an outlet for people to voice their opinions about government actions investigate government action and expose any misconduct to the American people
- The major reason lawmakers vote along party lines is that they are influenced by PACS are influenced by lobbyists have similar beliefs about public policy do not care about constituents opinions
- Interest groups allow citizens to gather for a specific cause. This right is protected under what amendment to the Constitution? First ) Second Tenth Fourteenth
- Near election time, lawmakers hire professional pollster to do what? Take trips to their home district and talk to voters conduct surveys to get the opinion of the people hold rallies in support of their political party persuade other lawmakers to vote on specific bills
