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Describe how philosophy is different from the physical sciences
(such as biology and chemistry) Correct Answers Philosophy
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asks more fundamental, general questions
what does it mean to say that an argument is valid? Correct
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Answers That the conclusion follows the premises, even if
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premises are false
Say whether each of the following arguments is valid or invalid:
P1: If President Biden's approval rating is above 45%, he will
win the 2024 election
P2: President Biden's approval rating is above 45%
C: Therefore, President Biden will win the 2024 election
Correct Answers valid
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Say whether each of the following argument is valid or invalid:
P1: if the price of gas decreases next year, then the amount that
Americans drive will increase next year
P2: the amount Americans drive will increase next year
C: Therefore, the price of gas will decrease next year Correct
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Answers invalid
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Construct an argument that is valid and has all false premises
Correct Answers P1: It is cold outside in the summer
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P2: It is summer
C: it is cold outside
, Write out a reductio ad absurdum argument against cultural
relativism Correct Answers 1. Everything a culture does is
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acceptable
2. Some cultures think genocide is right
C. Therefore, genocide is acceptable
4. (C) is false
5. (2) is true
6. (1) is false
Say whether the argument is valid or invalid:
P1: Either Mike will go out Friday night, or he will sit in bed
and watch a movie
P2: On Friday night Mike is sick with a bad cold
C: therefore, Mike will sit in bed and watch a movie Correct
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Answers Invalid
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Say whether the argument is valid or invalid:
P1: No team that gives up 10 runs in the first inning of a game
can ever go on to win that game
P2: The Angels gave up 10 runs in the first inning of a game
C: Therefore, the Angels cannot go on to win that game Correct
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Answers valid
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Write out Socrates' argument in the Apology for why one should
not fear death Correct Answers 1. Either a. you will go out of
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existence or b. change to another place
2. if a, then nothing to fear
3. if b, then nothing to fear
4. Therefore, one should not fear death
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