Powerful mores, the violation of which is considered serious and even un-thinkable, are referred to as:
a) criminal laws.
b) commandments.
c) taboos.
d) fundamental values.

Norman jones, an economic historian at the university of utah, has described the views of the ancient greek philosopher aristotle on interest: aristotle defined money as a good that was consumed by use. unlike houses and fields, which are not destroyed by use, money must be spent to be used. there- fore, as we cannot rent food, so we cannot rent money. moreover, money does not reproduce. a house or a flock can produce new value by use, so it is not unreasonable to ask for a return on their use. money, being barren, should not, therefore, be expected to produce excess value. thus, interest is unnatural. what did aristotle mean in arguing that money is “barren”? why would money being barren mean that lenders should not charge interest on loans? do you agree with aristotle’s reasoning? briefly explain.

As you drive down the highway, a child in the back seat asks why the tall buildings downtown are moving so slowly when the roadside is moving so quickly. because you have read your psychology text, you are able to answer her question by responding that this is an example of:

Which statement about jews is not correct? jews had been disliked and persecuted for many centuries. jews lived and worked in businesses throughout germany. many germans blamed jews for germany’s economic problems. jews began migrating to germany after the end of world war i.