Can a Person Assert a Proposition Without Believing That It

question 18

Multiple Choice

Can a person assert a proposition without believing that it is true?

• A)Yes, because asserting a proposition has nothing to do with committing to its truth.
• B)Yes, because that person could be lying.
• C)No, unless that person thinks that the proposition is at least partially true.
• D)No, because only true propositions can be asserted.
• E)No, because one can only assert what one believes to be true.

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Definitions:

Stock Dividend

The payment of additional shares to shareholders instead of cash, usually at a fixed rate, often used by companies to conserve cash.

Statement of Cash Flows

A financial report that provides aggregate data regarding all cash inflows a company receives from its ongoing operations and external investment sources, as well as all cash outflows that pay for business activities and investments during a given period.

Stock Dividends

Stock dividends are dividends paid to shareholders in the form of additional shares in the company, rather than in cash.