1. Briefly explain Thomas Reid’s two objections to Hume’s account of the standard of taste (specifically in regards to beauty) , as presented by Gordon Graham. 2. Hans - Georg Gadamer thinks that art is a kind of play . Explain. In your response, compare and contrast art and sport .
3. What is the mimetic theory of art? Why does Plato mistrust art precisely because he thinks it is mimetic? Distingui sh the mimetic theory of art from the expression theory of art.
4. Distinguish between descriptive and evaluative terms, giving a clear example of each. What is the relevance of this distinction for discussions of beauty, according to Gordon Graham (the author of our first textbook)?

In which sentence is the italicized word used correctly? a) the sloth is a benefactor that primarily feeds on vegetation, insects, and small birds and reptiles. b) the flood victims were eternally grateful to their benefactors who provided them with food, shelter, and clothing. c) the spectators in the stadium all cheered when the benefactor announced the game would go into overtime. d) the benefactors visiting the laboratory were impressed by the complex equipment the scientists used.

Why did france demand that germany repay their debts in foreign currency?

Which of these is a role of congress? a) to veto legislation b) to pass the federal budget c) to nominate cabinet members d) to interpret the constitution 2) which of these is a power of the legislative branch? a) declare war b) enforces laws c) interprets laws d) negotiates treaties 3) a two/thirds vote of each house of congress is required to a) impeach the u.s. president. b) approve presidential appointments. c) pass an appropriation or tax bill. d) pass a bill over the president's veto. 4) the chief purpose of congressional committees is to a) draft legislation for consideration by the full congress. b) act as a group to which the president can direct his lobbying effort. c) provide a place for lobbyists and special interest groups to get support. d) hold hearings so that bills can be evaluated and studied prior to voting. 5) after a bill has been passed by both houses of congress it a) becomes a law. b) is sent to the president. c) returns to the house of origin for verification. d) is sent to a subcommittee in the house or senate. 6) house of representatives passes a spending bill → senate debates the spending bill → senate passes the spending bill → ? what completes this sequence of events? a) the spending bill becomes a law b) the states must approve the bill c) the supreme court reviews the bill d) the president must act on the bill eliminate