PHIL 447N Week 3 Quiz: Question: (TCO 6) In Chapter 4, we learned how to assess the credibility of a claim. Consider the following report published in the Weekly World News: “ALIEN AUTOPSY PROVED! Scientists who conducted an autopsy of an extraterrestrial in Area 51 have revealed the truth! ‘There must be 200 bodies that they operated on and not a single one of them is human,’ Dr. Hugh Schild, the Swiss anthropologist, told reporters.” This report has credibility because it is: Question...

PHIL 447N Week 1 Quiz: Question: (TCOs 2 and 3) In Chapter 1, we learned how to recognize the main issue in a passage. Consider the following example: “The point is that you have to believe what we experience through our senses because our senses are the only tools we have for interacting with the world.” The main issue is whether or not Question: (TCOs 2 and 3) In Chapter 1, we learned how to recognize the main issue in a passage. Consider the following example: “If you’re going to buy...

PHIL 447N Week 2 Quiz: Question: (TCOs 1 & 2) In Chapter 2, we learned how to recognize words that indicate the main parts of an argument. The word ‘thus’ is a Question: (TCOs 1 & 2) In Chapter 2, we learned how to recognize the main parts of an argument. An argument always has two parts: Question: (TCOs 1 & 2) In Chapter 2, learned the meaning of Artistotle’s three modes of persuasions. Pathos is the mode of persuasion that Question: (TCOs 1 & 3) In Chapter 3, we learned the meaning and ...

PHIL 447N Week 6 Quiz: Question: (TCOs 1 and 5) In Chapter 11, we learned about three forms of inductive reasoning. Consider the following example. “I spent last night at that hotel and was never once bitten by a bedbug. There are no bedbugs in that hotel.” In this inductive argument, based on the speaker’s experience, which form of reasoning is being used? Question: (TCOs 1 and 5) In Chapter 11, we learned about three forms of inductive reasoning. Consider the following example. “Japan...

PHIL 447N Week 8 Final Exam (Version 1) Multiple Choice Questions Question 1.1. (TCO 1) “Thinking about thinking” is the definition of what? Question 2.2. (TCO 1, 2, 4) In Chapter 1, we learned the definition of the term issue. The principle concern when handling an issue is whether or not Question 3.3. (TCOs 1, 2, 3) In Chapter 1, we learned the definition of the term argument. The purpose of an argument is to Question 4.4. (TCOs 2, 3) In Chapter 2, we learned the meaning of inductive argum...

Essay Questions Question 1.1. (TCOs 3, 6, 7, 9) Here is a passage that contains a rhetorical fallacy. Name the fallacy, and in a paragraph, explain why the argument is irrelevant to the point at issue. Here is your example for this question: An editorial says, “Taxes have jumped by more than 30% in just two years! The governor is working for a balanced state budget, but it’ll be on the backs of us taxpayers; the people who have the very least to spend! It seems pretty clear that these increa...

PHIL 447N Week 8 Final Exam (Version 1) Multiple Choice Questions Question 1.1. (TCO 1) “Thinking about thinking” is the definition of what? Question 2.2. (TCO 1, 2, 4) In Chapter 1, we learned the definition of the term issue. The principle concern when handling an issue is whether or not Question 3.3. (TCOs 1, 2, 3) In Chapter 1, we learned the definition of the term argument. The purpose of an argument is to Question 4.4. (TCOs 2, 3) In Chapter 2, we learned the meaning of inductive argum...

PHIL 447N Week 4 Midterm Quiz (Version 1) Question : (TCOs 2, 7, and 9) In Chapter 6, we learned to recognize how fallacies of relevance are used to distract the audience from the real issue. Consider the following example. “Despite all the fancy technology around today, no one likes a nerd. Go into some major other than engineering.” The fallay of relevance used is Question : (TCOs 2, 7, and 9) In Chapter 6, we learned to recognize how fallacies of relevance are used to distract the audie...

1. (TCOs 1 and 2) State the three uses of arguments. Which use does the given selection argument utilize? Define what makes an argument a deductive argument, and explain why the argument in the passage you have chosen is a deductive argument. Define critical reasoning, and explain how this should be used to evaluate the argument in the passage you have selected. Argument is use to change the point views of oneself and others; to justify and clear the existing point views of oneself and oth...

Question : (TCOs 2, 7, and 9) In Chapter 6, we learned to recognize how fallacies of relevance are used to distract the audience from the real issue. Consider the following example. “Despite all the fancy technology around today, no one likes a nerd. Go into some major other than engineering.” The fallay of relevance used is Question : (TCOs 2, 7, and 9) In Chapter 6, we learned to recognize how fallacies of relevance are used to distract the audience from the real issue. Consider the foll...