Determine Which, If Any, of the Three Statements Are Equivalent

question 150

Multiple Choice

Determine which, if any, of the three statements are equivalent.
-I. If the garden needs watering, then the garden needs weeding or the garden is not lovely.
II. The garden needs watering, and it is false that the garden does not need weeding and the Garden is not lovely.
III. The garden needs watering, and the garden needs weeding or the garden is lovely.

• A) II and III are equivalent
• B) I and III are equivalent
• C) I and II are equivalent
• D) None are equivalent

Identify key sociological approaches and their applications to real-world issues.

Recognize the significance of social structures and individual agency in social dynamics.

Analyze the impact of globalization and technological advancements on societal changes.

Distinguish between macrosociological and microsociological perspectives in analyzing societal issues.

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Definitions:

Hobbes

A philosopher known for his social contract theory, suggesting that humans agree to surrender some freedoms for societal order.

Metaphysical Stage

A concept in sociology and philosophy, referring to a stage of societal development where explanations for reality are based on abstract, philosophical reasoning rather than religious or supernatural beliefs.

Theological Stage

AUGUSTE Comte's term for the earliest stage of human society, in which explanation of the world relies on religious and supernatural beliefs.

Positive Stage

In the context of philosophical and social development theories, particularly those of Auguste Comte, it refers to the final stage of societal evolution in which scientific methods and empirical data are used to understand societal issues.