Question: In philosophy, idealism is the group of philosophies which assert that reality, or reality as we can know it, is fundamentally mental, mentally constructed, or otherwise immaterial. Epistemologically, idealism manifests as a skepticism about the possibility of knowing any mind-independent thing. In a sociological sense, idealism emphasizes how human ideasespecially beliefs and valuesshape society. As an ontological doctrine, idealism goes further, asserting that all entities are composed of mind or spirit. Idealism thus rejects physicalist and dualist theories that fail to ascribe priority to the mind.

The earliest extant arguments that the world of experience is grounded in the mental derive from India and Greece. The Hindu idealists in India and the Greek Neoplatonists gave panentheistic arguments for an all-pervading consciousness as the ground or true nature of reality. In contrast, the Yogacara school, which arose within Mahayana Buddhism in India in the 4th century CE, based its "mind-only" idealism to a greater extent on phenomenological analyses of personal experience. This turn toward the subjective anticipated empiricists such as George Berkeley, who revived idealism in 18th-century Europe by employing skeptical arguments against materialism. 1. What is fundamentally mental?
2. What is it a group of?
3. What does idealism mean for sociological?
4. Such as?
5. What came from India and Greece? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers: 1. idealism
2. philosophies
3. human ideas
4. beliefs and values
5. all-pervading consciousness

Question: With America's national debt continuing to climb, Congress is constantly debating ways to save money. The Dollar Coin Alliance, a lobbying group, says billions could be saved if dollar coins were used instead of paper bills. But many people won't use them. The U.S. government tried to push dollar coins again in recent years, but then suspended almost all production in 2011. American likes paper dollars, but Jim Kolbe, co-chairman of the Dollar Coin Alliance, thinks switching to the coin is worth it. "The coin does cost more to produce, roughly on the neighborhood of 17 cents versus the 5 or 6 cents that a paper dollar costs to produce," he said. "However, the coin lasts 35 years, and it's made of mostly recycled metals, and the paper has to be produced from new materials, and we shred 3 billion of those every year because they wear out." For years, the former Arizona congressman has been pushing legislation that would prop up the dollar coin by phasing out the greenback -- a move that has met resistance from both politicians and the public. But today, he said, _ and a recent poll indicates 61 percent of Americans like the idea. "When they learn of the savings that can be involved with this, they will support the idea of substituting the coin for the paper dollar," he said. Major savings Kolbe points to a study by the Government Accountability Office, which investigates how the government spends taxpayer dollars. The GAO estimates taxpayers would save more than $4 billion over 30 years, and that figure could be much higher. That appeals to taxpayer Christy Thompson, who said, "I'd probably say, yes, we need to do it." But plenty of people aren't convinced, including Kim Doering of Alexandria, Virginia. "It's easier to carry the paper bill than a bunch of coins. They're louder; they're heavier in your pocket," she said. Washington, D.C. restaurant owner Sue Fouladi doesn't like the idea of having more dollar coins in her cash register. "It's very inconvenient," she said. "If I don't have a choice, then I'll do it, but I'll be a very unhappy person." Adding to the problem is that the gold- and silver-colored metal coins are about the same size as the 25-cent quarter. Robert Blecker, an economics professor at American University in Washington, says the dollar coins should be a different size and thickness. "And if we can design a dollar coin that's not so big and bulky, probably Americans would like it better," he added. But that doesn't bother college student Emily Sturgill. "Sometimes they fit into your pocket easily and you don't have to worry about them slipping out, like a dollar bill would if you brought your keys or your phone out," she said. 1. what percent of people like the idea of a dollar coin?
2. who is a big advocate for the dollar coin?
3. what group does he chair?
4. when did the US suspend production of the dollar coin?
5. how much does it cost to produce?
6. and how much does the paper version cost?
7. how long does the coin last though?
8. what do they do with old paper money?
9. how much does the GAO estimate would be saved by taxpayers by using coins?
10. does Sue Fouladi like the idea?
11. what does she do for a living?
12. does she want more coins in her register?
13. about what size are the dollar coins?
14. where is Robert Blecker a professor?
15. does he think they should be the same size? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers: 1. 61
2. Jim Kolbe
3. the Dollar Coin Alliance
4. in 2011
5. 17 cents
6. 5 or 6 cents
7. 35 years
8. shred them
9. more than $4 billion over 30 years
10. no
11. she's a restaurant owner
12. no
13. about the same size as a quarter.
14. American University in Washington
15. no

Question: Washington (CNN) -- Sen. John Cornyn, welcome to the club.

The two-term Texas lawmaker is now the seventh Republican Senator up for re-election next year to face a primary challenge from his right.

That club also includes the top Republican in the chamber, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, Thad Cochran of Mississippi, Mike Enzi of Wyoming, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, and Pat Roberts of Kansas.

If this seems like deja vu all over again, it is.

Since the birth of the tea party movement in 2009, primary challenges from the right have made major headlines, and have hurt the GOP's efforts in the last two elections in their attempts win back control of the Senate from the Democrats.

"Republicans effectively gave away five Senate seats the last two cycles because of candidates who weren't capable of winning in November," said Brian Walsh, who served as communications director for the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which provides support, advice and funding to Republican candidates, during the 2010 and 2012 cycles.

Dems defending 21 seats

With Democrats holding a 55-45 majority in the Senate but defending 21 of the 35 Senate seats up for grabs in the 2014 midterms, the GOP has another opportunity to try and retake the chamber.

But Walsh said that he doesn't see a repeat of what occurred in recent years even though a majority of Republican Senators running for re-election are facing primary challenges.

"With the exception of perhaps Georgia, it's difficult to see that repeat itself even with the large number of primaries because many are not serious at this point. But Republicans have a tremendous opportunity to win back control of the Senate next year and it's a critical reminder to Republican primary voters that candidate quality matters," he told CNN. 1. Where is John Cornyn from?
2. How many terms has he served?
3. Is he up for re-election?
4. Along with how many others?
5. What is his position?
6. Which party is he associated wtih?
7. Who else is running?
8. Where is he from?
9. Who else?
10. From where?
11. Who is from South Carolna?
12. Name one other?
13. From where?
14. When did the tea party movement begin?
15. How may seats did the Republicans give away?
16. Why?
17. Who holds the majority in the Senate?
18. How many of each party?
19. Do Republicans have a chance to win back control?
20. What do voters need to be reminded of? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers:
1. Texas
2. Two
3. yes
4. Seven
5. Senator
6. Republican
7. Where is he from?
8. Kentucky
9. Lamar Alexander
10. Tennessee,
11. Lindsey Graham
12. Pat Roberts
13. Kansas.
14. 2009
15. Five
16. because of candidates who weren't capable of winning in November,
17. Democrats
18. 55-45
19. Yes
20. that candidate quality matters