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What is one of the points Neil Postman makes in the essay “Informing Ourselves to Death”?

Correctly match the following persons with their proper descriptions. All options in full (alphabetical order): A major philosopher of postmodernism. Author of The Feminine Mystique, which ignited the women’s movement of the 1960s-70s. Central figure of existentialism, who explains that humanity is condemned to be free. Civil rights leader and head of the Montgomery Bus Boycott inspired by Rosa Parks. Influential mid-century musical composer dedicated to a principle of indeterminism, as exemplified in his silent piece 4′ 33″. Major Beat poet and author of “Howl.” Major figure of Abstract Expressionism. Master of languages (even inventing his own) and member of the Inklings. Nonviolent leader of Indian independence movement in the postwar period. Pop artist who painted Campbell’s Soup Cans.

Central to Jean-Paul Sartre’s philosophy was

Which statement is true regarding 20th century writers?

In which work and writer is it claimed that existence precedes essence, meaning that man originally receives a meaningless existence and only afterwards gives himself, and the world, definition and meaning?

How do formalists describe ethical standards of right and wrong?

What are comprehensive decision-making models in bioethics designed to do?

Which ethical viewpoint believes that there are certain self-evident truths guiding moral conduct?

Which type of ethical reasoning evaluates acts based on their consequences?

Why is it crucial for respiratory therapists to refuse participation in unethical acts?