From various sources of information we are constantly confronted with statements and generalizations about social and moral problems. In order to think clearly about these problems, it is useful if one can make a basic distinction between statements for which evidence can be found and statements which cannot be verified..
In each of the following statements indicate whether you believe it is provable, too controversial to prove to everyone’s satisfaction, or unprovable because of the lack of evidence.
Compare and discuss your results with your classmates.
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P = Provable C = Controversial U = Unprovable
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1. Love of the land affected the family.
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2. It is evident that the male is the dominant figure.
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3. Dr Gabriella has a great sense of responsibility.
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4. The eldest man should always be head of the family.
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5. People of the same ethnic background should live in the same neighborhood.
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6. Prejudice is learned.
