Which of the following is NOT said to be a characteristic of cults? a
beliefs are seen by most of society as being strange or unorthodox
b
members show unusual or excessive devotion to some person, idea, or thing
c
members always believe the leader to be some type of "god"
d
leaders use unethical and/or manipulative methods of persuasion and control to advance the goals of the group leaders

A. spinoza thinks that we human beings are due for what was described in class as an “ontological demotion.” explain this ontological demotion, comparing his view of what we are to a more traditional aristotelian view. (you should concentrate on spinoza’s views on the human body, but be sure to say something about what he thinks the human mind is.) why does he think the demotion is needed? is he right? explain why the demotion matters to the overall project of the ethics.

Did the writers of the declaration of independence accomplish their goals (did we get our independence and the new government we wrote about)?

In at least two paragraphs, discuss the differences between the principles of republicanism and democracy. explain whether you think the united states is more of a republic or a democracy. refer to at least one example from the constitution