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Question 1
3 out of 3 points
Identify the following type of syllogism: “All philosophers are good looking individuals. All
good looking individuals are intelligent. Therefore all philosophers are intelligent.
Selected
Answer:
categori
cal
Correct
Answer:
categori
cal
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Question 2
3 out of 3 points
The law of excluded middle states
Selected
Answer:
something either is or
is not
Correct
Answer:
something either is or
is not
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Question 3
3 out of 3 points
The “if” part of a hypothetical proposition is called the:
Selected
Answer:
anteced
ent
Correct
Answer:
anteced
ent
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Question 4
3 out of 3 points
No inductive argument can arrive at a logically certain conclusion, i.e. in which the
conclusion is necessarily true.
Selected
Answer: True
Correct
Answer:
Tru
e
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Question 5
3 out of 3 points
In a valid deductive argument the conclusion follows necessarily from the premises.
Selected
Answer: True
Correct
Answer:
Tru
e
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Question 6
3 out of 3 points
Slippery slope and straw man are really doing the same thing, just in a different order.
Selected
Answer: False
Correct
Answer:
Fals
e
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Question 7
3 out of 3 points
One should avoid using emotional language in an argument as it usually distorts and
misleads the argument.
Selected
Answer: True
Correct
Answer:
Tru
e
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Question 8
3 out of 3 points
This fallacy argues erroneously from the whole to each of the parts:
Selected
Answer:
Divisio
n
Correct
Answer:
Divisio
n
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Question 9
3 out of 3 points
A fallacy of ambiguity:
Selected
Answer: arises from language
problems
Correct
Answer: arises from language
problems
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Question 10
3 out of 3 points
“Begging the question” is a fallacy of presumption.
Selected
Answer: True
Correct
Answer:
Tru
e
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Question 11
Needs Grading
The Latin phrase that means ‘it does not follow’ is:
Selected
Answer:
Non Sequitur
Correct Answer: [None]
Response
Feedback:
[None Given]
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Question 12
0 out of 3 points
An inductive argument, given adequate evidence, can lead to a logically certain conclusion.
Selected
Answer: True
Correct
Answer:
Fals
e
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Question 13
0 out of 3 points
A contradiction within an argument does not necessarily mean the argument is faulty.
Selected
Answer: True
Correct
Fals
Answer: e
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Question 14
0 out of 3 points
Which fallacy commits a mistake of relevance:
Selected
Answer:
Ad hominem
Correct
Answer:
All of the
above
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Question 15
0 out of 3 points
A valid deductive argument has a conclusion that is:
Selected
Answer:
True
Correct
Answer:
Certa
in
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Question 16
3 out of 3 points
According to Holland & Forrest, an argument in which the premises are properly, logically,
relevantly connected to the conclusion is described as:
Selected
Answer:
A valid
argument
Correct
Answer:
A valid
argument
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Question 17
3 out of 3 points
The principle of simplicity says we should try to simplify complex arguments.
Selected
Answer: False
Correct
Answer:
Fals
e
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Question 18
3 out of 3 points
Ad Hoc refers to:
Selected
Answer: an explanation that is created for the situation at
hand
Correct
Answer: an explanation that is created for the situation at
hand
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Question 19
3 out of 3 points
One way to resolve the problem of conflicting authorities is to:
Selected
Answer:
attempt to arrive at a consensus of
authorities
Correct
Answer:
attempt to arrive at a consensus of
authorities
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Question 20
3 out of 3 points
A best explanation approach is often the best way to argue because many issues in
philosophy do not have perfect solutions.
Selected
Answer: True
Correct
Answer:
Tru
e
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Question 21
3 out of 3 points
One way to defeat an argument using an example is to respond with a counterexample.
Selected
Answer: True
Correct
Answer:
Tru
e
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Question 22
3 out of 3 points
In a deductive syllogism, if the premises are true and the conclusion is true, then the
argument is valid.
Selected
Answer: False
Correct
Answer:
Fals
e
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Question 23
3 out of 3 points
A sound deductive argument could be invalid.
Selected
Answer: False
Correct
Answer:
Fals
e
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Question 24
3 out of 3 points
An analogy is an inductive argument.
Selected
Answer: True
Correct
Answer:
Tru
e
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Question 25
3 out of 3 points
Type of argument that begins with a problem with an unknown explanation, forms a
theory and tests the theory.
Selected
Answer: hypothetical reasoning
Correct
Answer: hypothetical reasoning
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