Nagel Says That Life Is Absurd "Because We Ignore the Doubts

question 127

Multiple Choice

Nagel says that life is absurd "because we ignore the doubts that we know cannot be settled, continuing to live with nearly undiminished seriousness in spite of them. This analysis requires defense in two respects: first as regards the unavoidability of ___________; second as regards the inescapability of _______."

• A) thinking; death
• B) seriousness; doubt
• C) relationships; pain
• D) perceptions; ideas

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Definitions:

Recovered Memories

Memories, often of traumatic events, that an individual was previously unaware of or unable to recall, which have resurfaced into conscious awareness.

Implanting False Memories

The process of creating artificial recollections in a person's memory that did not actually occur.

Mistrial

A trial rendered invalid through an error, mishap, or juror misconduct, necessitating a retrial.

Secondary Territory

Area, such as the desk you usually sit at, that you don’t really own but nonetheless consider to be “yours.”