46. Why did Berkeley think that Lockeâs philosophy led to skepticism? a. Locke was an atheist and Berkleyâs purpose is to combat atheism. b. Lockeâs postulation of âmaterial substancesâ as causes of our ideas make the causes of our ideas unknowable. c. Lockeâs distinction between primary and secondary qualities is unacceptable. d. Locke failed to distinguish between primary and secondary qualities. 47. What does âto be is to be perceived â mean? a.
Amniocentesis is a procedure used to obtain a small sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. Amniotic fluid is a clear, pale yellow fluid made by the fetus. The fluid protects the fetus from injury and helps to regulate the temperature of the fetus.
S ince it is now possible to detect through amniocentesis and other tests whether the unborn entity will turn out to be physically or mentally handicapped, [15] some argue that abortion should remain a choice for women who do not want to take care of such a child.oreover, it should not be forgotten that a handicapped child can give both society and the family into which it has been born an opportunity to exercise true compassion, love, charity, and kindness. It is an assault upon our common humanity to deny our capacity to attain virtue in the presence of suffering.