Critical Thinking Phil 1020

For Questions 1-6, please indicate whether the passages are or are not arguments. If it is an argument, please underline the conclusion.

1.       All unsupported claims ought to be rejected. The statement, “I believe this is true because that’s what I believe,” is an unsupported claim.

a.       Argument

b.       Not an argument

2.       Jones must be sleeping. His eyes are closed and he is snoring.

a.       Argument

b.       Not an argument

3.       Your stomach is growling. You must be hungry!

a.       Argument

b.       Not an argument

4.       Not all birds fly. Penguins are birds but they can’t fly.

a.       Argument

b.       Not an argument

5.       If you’re taking a final exam, then you’re a student. You’re taking a final exam.

a.       Argument

b.       Not an argument

6.       Everyone toots. Someone toots.

a.       Argument

b.       Not an argument.