Who Would Argue That the Complex Idea of "Dog" Is

question 54

Multiple Choice

Who would argue that the complex idea of "dog" is comprised of a combination of simpler ideas such as "furry," "bark," and "friendly"?

• A) René Descartes
• B) Plato
• C) John Locke
• D) Gottfried Leibniz

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Definitions:

Expected Utility

The anticipated satisfaction or benefit received from an outcome, weighted by the probability of different outcomes occurring.

Risk-averse

The preference to avoid risks, favoring safer outcomes over potentially higher but uncertain returns.

Probability

The likelihood or chance of an event occurring.

Expected Utility

A theory in economics that explains how people make decisions under uncertainty, based on the anticipated satisfaction or utility from outcomes.