1. Question : (TCOs 2 and 3) In Chapter 1, we learned how to recognize the main issue in a passage. Consider the following example: “We have little choice but to concentrate our energy-policy effo rts on renewable resources because we don't have any idea how much longer fossil fuel sources will last.” The main issue is whether or not Answer: renewable resources will replace fossil fuels. fossil fuels will last for the indefinite future. we should concentrate our energy-policy efforts on ren...

Giving a Prisoner Mental Status Alerting Medication to Gain Temporary Sanity for Execution On February 11, 2003, the Court of Appeals ruled that the State of Arkansas could force death row prison er Charles Laverne Singleton to take anti-psychotic drugs to make him sane enough to execute. Singleton was going to be executed for a felony capital murder, but while he was in prison, he becomes psychotic. The argument, in this case, is whether or not giving Singleton the drugs was a proper reasoning ...

PHIL 447N WEEK 4 CHECKPOINT QUIZ Question 1 Not yet graded / 5 pts Based on what you have read in the text, the lecture, and any other sources you find helpful to your understanding of deductive arguments, explain the structure of a deductive argument in your own words. Your Answer: A deductive argument has two theories or statements that allow you to make an interpretation to determine if the statement is true or false. If the statements or theories are all true, then the result or c...

PHIL 447 FINAL EXAM WITH MULTIPLE CHOICES Question 1.1. (TCO 1) "Thinking about thinking" is the definition of what? (Points : 4) Development of arguments Measure of good sense Development of critical skills Writing for clarity Critical thinking 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 (Points : 4) a given claim is true or not. a claim attaches to the conclusion or not. the ...

PHIL 447 FINAL EXAM WITH MULTIPLE CHOICES Question 1.1. (TCO 1) "Thinking about thinking" is the definition of what? (Points : 4) Development of arguments Measure of good sense Development of critical skills Writing for clarity Critical thinking 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 (Points : 4) a given claim is true or not. a claim attaches to the conclusion or not. the ...

PHIL 447 WINTER QUIZZES. Question 1. 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 Student Answer: we have to have believe what we experience with our senses. our senses are the best tools for interacting with the w...

PHIL 447 WEEK 1 QUIZ PHILOSOPHY LOGIC AND CRITICAL THINKING Question 1. 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 a computer, you might as well sign up for some lessons on how to use the thing too. After all, no computer ever did any work for its owner until the owner found out how to make it work.” The main issue is whether or not Student Answer: computer can ...

PHIL 447N Week 8 Final Exam 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. Th e 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 arguments. The support that the premises p...

PHIL 447N Week 5 Quiz: Question: (TCOs 1 and 2) In Chapter 9, we learned the basics of categorical deductive logic. It is important to remember that categorical arguments have a specific structure and purpose. Consider the following question: Categorical deductive logic originated with the work of Aristotle and it is based on information grouped in classes based upon which pair of logical principles? Question: (TCO 4) Chapter 9, we learned the basics of categorical deductive logic. It is import...

PHIL 447N Week 4 Quiz: 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 issu...