In This Reading Russell Argues That the Value of Philosophy

question 10

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In this reading Russell argues that the value of philosophy is not in any ability to produce material goods ("philosophy bakes no bread") or arrive at definitive conclusions about the nature of reality. Its value comes from its effect on the lives of those who take it seriously. By studying the perennial questions of philosophy, we enhance our appreciation of what is possible, weaken the dogmatism that prevents exploration and speculation, and render the mind great through contemplation of the greatness of the universe.
-Aquinas says that if all things are capable of not existing, there was a time when

• A) nothing existed in the universe.
• B) nothing begat something in the universe.
• C) some things were infinite.
• D) some things were beyond time.

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