19. Which of the following does Durkheim NOT argue is an important social function or result of religion:
a. collective effervescence
b. political placation
c. social cohesion
d. symbolic boundaries

A. spinoza thinks that we human beings are due for what was described in class as an “ontological demotion.” explain this ontological demotion, comparing his view of what we are to a more traditional aristotelian view. (you should concentrate on spinoza’s views on the human body, but be sure to say something about what he thinks the human mind is.) why does he think the demotion is needed? is he right? explain why the demotion matters to the overall project of the ethics.

According to your text, systems of government in the united states are shifting from what to what?

According to justice brown's opinion, social equality must be the result of what three factors?