Smoking is the number preventable cause of death in the united states; one in deaths in the united states is/are caused by smoking.

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.

Why is it necessary to obey social norms? write briefly.

Surfaces of paintings—such as paper, canvas, and pottery—are referred to technically as