3.) early in the text, russell claims that the primary value of philosophy lies in making us doubt what we think we know. however, by the end of text, he claims that philosophy allows humans to "see as god might see." are these two assertions a contradiction or a paradox?

Why is the mayflower significant? a) it was the first written document forbidding colonists from voting directly on laws. b) it was the first document that did not recognize citizen’s right c) it was the first written expression of citizen’s rights by the colonists d) it was the first government documents not created by the colonists

1. the responsibilities of the u.s. federal reserve system include overseeing the banking system and regulating the quantity of money in the economy setting the level of real interest rates working with congress to devise a financial plan for the country and execute the president's orders calculating and reporting the unemployment rate 2. to increase the supply of money when the economy is weak, the fed closes banks reduces inflation sells bonds buys bonds 3. the federal funds rate is the short-term interest rate that banks charge their best customers when borrowing banks earn on savings accounts with the fed banks charge each other when borrowing or lending to each other the fed charges banks when borrowing 4. when the fed increases the money supply and consequently lowers interest rates, the value of the dollar will rise by more in the market for foreign exchange, all else equal will fall, all else equal is not impacted by fed policy will rise, all else equal

What was the focus of debate about the war at the second