How the Afterlife Matters Multiple Choice

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. According to Frankfurt, cancer research might not lose its importance in the absence of belief in the afterlife because

The attraction of trying to solve a deep medical problem would remain. correct incorrect

The dedication and commitment of researchers is unshakeable. correct incorrect

Both a and b. correct incorrect

Neither a nor b. correct incorrect

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. According to Frankfurt, Scheffler believes that __________ would lose its importance to us in the absence of belief in the afterlife.

Religious worship. correct incorrect

Creative activity. correct incorrect

Leisure activity. correct incorrect

All of the above. correct incorrect

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. Frankfurt argues that some of the things that are most important to us may continue to matter regardless of the existence of the afterlife because of

Their value as a means to other important things. correct incorrect

The comfort and pleasure they provide. correct incorrect

Their intrinsic value. correct incorrect

All of the above. correct incorrect

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. According to Frankfurt, the prospect of a global catastrophe might actually improve our lives by motivating us to

Donate more to charity. correct incorrect

Deepen our religious faith. correct incorrect

Care more about our relationships with family and friends. correct incorrect

All of the above. correct incorrect