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What is the main point of the fable about the blind men and the elephant?
What is the main point of the fable about the blind men and the elephant?
- Each blind man had a different perception of the elephant based on the part they touched. (correct)
- The blind men were unable to make any conclusions about the elephant.
- The blind men agreed on the true nature of the elephant despite their limited perception.
- The blind men were able to accurately describe the elephant despite their blindness.
How are modern 'blind men' related to the fable of the blind men and the elephant?
How are modern 'blind men' related to the fable of the blind men and the elephant?
- They are still examining and describing complex issues like the blind men did with the elephant. (correct)
- They have abandoned the practice of examining complex issues due to its limitations.
- They have concluded that examining complex issues is unnecessary.
- They have overcome their limitations and can now perceive things accurately.
What has influenced the thoughts presented in the paragraphs?
What has influenced the thoughts presented in the paragraphs?
- A study on the behavior of elephants in the wild.
- A philosophical debate about perception and reality.
- An investigation of the operation of one of the federal government's specialized agencies. (correct)
- A fictional story about blind men and an elephant.
How has the congressional investigation been described when used as in the example?
How has the congressional investigation been described when used as in the example?
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What is the significance of the fable of the blind men and the elephant in relation to congressional investigations?
What is the significance of the fable of the blind men and the elephant in relation to congressional investigations?
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