Which of the Following Is not a Criterion for Defining

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a criterion for defining something as a mineral?

• A) naturally occurring
• B) generally inorganic
• C) orderly crystalline structure
• D) hard

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Definitions:

Kant

Immanuel Kant, an 18th-century German philosopher who is known for his work on deontological ethics, the theory of knowledge, and aesthetics.

Autonomy

Independence. Intellectual autonomy is the ability of a rational person to reach his or her own conclusions about what to believe and what not to believe. Moral autonomy is the ability of a rational person to reach his or her own moral conclusions about what is right and what is wrong. (This does not mean that people will necessarily come to different conclusions.)

Psychological

Pertaining to the mind or mental processes, often focusing on behavior, cognition, emotions, and the mental functions in individuals.

Kant

Refers to Immanuel Kant, an 18th-century German philosopher who made pivotal contributions to the development of modern philosophy, especially in the areas of epistemology and ethics.