The Ethics of Belief Multiple-Choice Quiz

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. Clifford's main conclusion in "The Ethics of Belief" is that

it is always wrong to hold a false belief. correct incorrect

it is always wrong to believe something on insufficient evidence. correct incorrect

it is always wrong to act on a belief that is based on insufficient evidence. correct incorrect

it is always wrong to act on a false belief. correct incorrect

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. Clifford claims that the shipowner is guilty

only if the ship sinks. correct incorrect

only if the ship is broken. correct incorrect

whether or not the ship sinks. correct incorrect

whether or not he seriously investigates his belief. correct incorrect

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. According to Clifford, it is important to never stifle a

doubt. correct incorrect

belief. correct incorrect

religion. correct incorrect

hope. correct incorrect

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. Clifford emphasizes the importance of

steadfast belief. correct incorrect

investigation of evidence. correct incorrect

faith in God. correct incorrect

religious rituals. correct incorrect