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PHIL 1008 exam 1 questions & answers 2024/2025
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PHIL 1008 exam 1 questions & answers2024/2025
inductive argument - ANSWERSthe premise of the argument supports the conclusion but does not
guarantee it
deductive argument form - ANSWERS1. if a, then b.
2. a
3. therefore, b.
deductive argument - ANSWERSthe truth of the premises guarantees the truth of the conclusion.
what type of argument can be valid or sound? - ANSWERSdeductive
two obstacles of critical reasoning - ANSWERS-looking for confirming evidence
-preferring available evidence
Looking for Confirming Evidence - ANSWERSresisting conflicting evidence and seeking out/using only
confirming evidence.
- known as confirmation bias
- can lead us to accept a false claim/ungenuine confirmation
preferring available evidence - ANSWERSrelying on evidence not because it is trustworthy, but because it
is memorable or striking
name two fallacies - ANSWERS- appeal to ignorance
- begging the question
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