Philo Says, "Now, According to This Method of Reasoning, It

question 66

Multiple Choice

Philo says, "Now, according to this method of reasoning, it follows, (and is, indeed, tacitly allowed by Cleanthes himself) that order, arrangement, or the adjustment of final causes is not, of itself, any _____________; but only so far as it has been experienced to proceed from that principle."

• A) proof of design
• B) metaphysical doctrine
• C) law of nature
• D) idea in the mind

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Definitions:

Compensation

Payment or reward given for service, effort, or loss.

Anxiety-buffer Conception

A theory suggesting that certain psychological constructs help individuals manage and lessen their anxiety about mortality and life's uncertainties.

Risky Feats

Actions that involve significant risk of harm or failure, often undertaken for the thrill or to achieve a particular accomplishment.

Basking Reflected Glory

The phenomenon where individuals associate themselves with the successes of others, often to enhance their own self-esteem.