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In the following, identify whether the following is a characteristic of the body, a characteristic of the mind, or a characteristic of neither, according to the Official Doctrine:  a)  Subject to mechanical laws – [answer1] b)  Not witnessable by other observers – [answer2] c) Only I can take direct cognisance of the states and processes – [answer3]

Why does the skepticism produced by implicit bias demand action? 

What conclusion does the skepticism created by learning about implicit bias lead to? 

In her discussion about epistemological consequences, Saul says that the problem of implicit bias also occurs in academic settings (both within and outside of the area of philosophy).  Accordingly, members of stigmatized groups can be less respected in their views, and can be given less of an opportunity to particulate fully in discussions.  What, in particular, does Chris Hookway note? 

Note that your written responses MUST INTEGRATE COURSE CONTENT (it must come from something covered in the readings and lecture powerpoints), and MUST CITE SOURCES if you directly quote from the readings or powerpoints. If the response you provide is irrelevant to the way these terms were covered in class, you are liable to receive zero credit for it. Do keep in mind that all responses are manually submitted into Turnitin.Com for plagiarism detection, and may be scanned on Originality.Ai for AI-use detection. – – – – – -Please answer the following question, at least 100 words   What is the difference between Positive Peace and Negative Peace, according to Martin Luther King, Jr.?  In your answer, be sure to discuss how this is relevant to the concept of tension. 

The studies in shooter bias show us that we are making errors in what due to implicit bias?  

In the following, identify whether the “solution” presented by Mackie is considered to be a half-hearted adequate solution, a fallacious solution to the problem of evil, or neither.  Good cannot exist without evil [term1] Good is not opposed to the kind of evil that exists [term2] Good is a properly basic belief [term3] The universe is better with some evil in it [term4] There are limits to what an omnipotent being can do [term5]

Match the following point Timmons uses in his essay against moral relativism with the corresponding example he uses to make that point. 

Near the beginning of her essay, Saul provides three examples to show that people tend to make judgments based upon the social category of their candidates.  Which of the following is NOT one of these three examples? 

Based upon what Saul cites in her discussion of Chris Hookway’s studies, what does the literature on implicit bias show us?