NDSU Intro to Philosophy Questions and
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Which of the following best describes a valid deductive argument? - answer If all the
premises are true the conclusion must be true.
There are two ways to criticize an argument. One is to show that one or more of the
premises are false and the other is to ____. - answer Show that the conclusion does
not follow from the truth of the premises.
What two conditions mist be met before an argument is sound? - answer The
argument must be valid and all the premises must be true.
Which fallacy occurs when someone attacks the character of their opponent instead of
addressing their argument? - answer Abusive Ad Hominem
Which fallacy sometimes involves subtle intimidation and threat to withdraw affection or
favors if someone does not accept our way of thinking? - answer Appeal to Force
Which of the following is a conceptual question? - answer What conditions must
occur before someone is pronounced dead?
Suppose Tom is asked why he believes God exists. Tom says that he believes because
it gives meaning and purpose to his life. What kind of reason is Tom giving for his
belief? - answer Practical
A bad argument always contains a false conclusion. - answer False
Rachels argues that what makes Socrates stand out as a good example of what
philosophy is all about is not so much his doctrines but ______. - answer His Method
Why did Socrates decide to drink the hemlock? - answer he believed drinking the
hemlock was the justified course of action to take.
Which of the following questions would a philosopher find most interesting? - answer
Are religious beliefs true?
Rachels claims the we should not say the religious belief is "merely" a matter of faith
until _____. - answer we are sure that rational arguments cannot be found.
Rachels says that despite the effectiveness of David Hume's criticisms of the design
argument, the argument continued to thrive because Hume did not ______. - answer
offer any workable alternative.
Answers 100% correct
Which of the following best describes a valid deductive argument? - answer If all the
premises are true the conclusion must be true.
There are two ways to criticize an argument. One is to show that one or more of the
premises are false and the other is to ____. - answer Show that the conclusion does
not follow from the truth of the premises.
What two conditions mist be met before an argument is sound? - answer The
argument must be valid and all the premises must be true.
Which fallacy occurs when someone attacks the character of their opponent instead of
addressing their argument? - answer Abusive Ad Hominem
Which fallacy sometimes involves subtle intimidation and threat to withdraw affection or
favors if someone does not accept our way of thinking? - answer Appeal to Force
Which of the following is a conceptual question? - answer What conditions must
occur before someone is pronounced dead?
Suppose Tom is asked why he believes God exists. Tom says that he believes because
it gives meaning and purpose to his life. What kind of reason is Tom giving for his
belief? - answer Practical
A bad argument always contains a false conclusion. - answer False
Rachels argues that what makes Socrates stand out as a good example of what
philosophy is all about is not so much his doctrines but ______. - answer His Method
Why did Socrates decide to drink the hemlock? - answer he believed drinking the
hemlock was the justified course of action to take.
Which of the following questions would a philosopher find most interesting? - answer
Are religious beliefs true?
Rachels claims the we should not say the religious belief is "merely" a matter of faith
until _____. - answer we are sure that rational arguments cannot be found.
Rachels says that despite the effectiveness of David Hume's criticisms of the design
argument, the argument continued to thrive because Hume did not ______. - answer
offer any workable alternative.
