Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking notes

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 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 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 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...

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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...

all the documents are made from the book "Introduction to logic" and it is best guide for those who will be studying last moment

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 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 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...