PHIL 125 STUDY GUIDE FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Correct 1009
Incorrect
1 of 1009
Definition
[(T.L)>H].(H>I)
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translate the following argument into standard-form categorical syllogism, then use
Venn diagrams or the rules for syllogisms to determine whether each is valid:
Diseases carried by recessive genes can be inherited by offspring of two carriers.
Thus, since cystic fibrosis is a disease carried by recessive genes, it can be inherited
by offspring of two carriers.
Interpret the following symbolized arguments in light of the eight argument forms
presented in this section. In some cases a symbolized argument must be rewritten
using commutativity or double negation before it becomes an instance of one of
these forms. Those not having a named form are invalid.
~G>H
, H
___
~G
identity the fallacy of relevance, weak induction, presumption, ambiguity, and
grammatical analogy, or no fallacy:
Molecules are in constant random motion. The Statue of Liberty is composed of
molecules. Therefore, the Statue of Liberty is in constant random motion.
translate the following statements into symbolic form using uppercase letters
to represent affirmative English statements, use the letters given in parenthesis
to form the translations:
Three-strikes laws will be enforced and longer sentences imposed only if
hundreds of new prisons are built, and that will happen only if taxes are
increased. (T, L, H, I)
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2 of 1009
Definition
"No shelter animals are good prospects for adoption."
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"If George Washington was the first American president, then there was no
American president before George Washington."
which statement is the consequent?
, identify the subject term and predicate term:
Some nonalcoholic beverages are artificially sweetened liquids.
change both the quality and the quantity of the following categorical proposition:
"Some economic forums are Venuses for arising financial fears."
Change the quantity but not the quality of the following statement:
"Some shelter animals are not good prospects for adoption."
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3 of 1009
Term
identify the premises and conclusion:
It really does matter if you get enough sleep. We need sleep to think
clearly, react quickly, and create memories. Studies show that people
who are taught mentally challenging tasks do better after a good
night's sleep. Other research suggests that sleep is needed for creative
problem solving.
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, begging the question
begging the question or suppressed evidence
P1: We need sleep to think clearly, react quickly, and create memories.
P2: Studies show that people who are taught mentally challenging tasks do
better after a good night's sleep.
P3: Other research suggests that sleep is needed for creative problem solving.
C: It really does matter if you get enough sleep.
A, universal, affirmative, subject distributed, predicate undistributed
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4 of 1009
Term
T or F: A strong argument may have false premises and a probably false
conclusion.
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true a statement that is necessarily false
ANSWERS
Correct 1009
Incorrect
1 of 1009
Definition
[(T.L)>H].(H>I)
Give this one a go later!
translate the following argument into standard-form categorical syllogism, then use
Venn diagrams or the rules for syllogisms to determine whether each is valid:
Diseases carried by recessive genes can be inherited by offspring of two carriers.
Thus, since cystic fibrosis is a disease carried by recessive genes, it can be inherited
by offspring of two carriers.
Interpret the following symbolized arguments in light of the eight argument forms
presented in this section. In some cases a symbolized argument must be rewritten
using commutativity or double negation before it becomes an instance of one of
these forms. Those not having a named form are invalid.
~G>H
, H
___
~G
identity the fallacy of relevance, weak induction, presumption, ambiguity, and
grammatical analogy, or no fallacy:
Molecules are in constant random motion. The Statue of Liberty is composed of
molecules. Therefore, the Statue of Liberty is in constant random motion.
translate the following statements into symbolic form using uppercase letters
to represent affirmative English statements, use the letters given in parenthesis
to form the translations:
Three-strikes laws will be enforced and longer sentences imposed only if
hundreds of new prisons are built, and that will happen only if taxes are
increased. (T, L, H, I)
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2 of 1009
Definition
"No shelter animals are good prospects for adoption."
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"If George Washington was the first American president, then there was no
American president before George Washington."
which statement is the consequent?
, identify the subject term and predicate term:
Some nonalcoholic beverages are artificially sweetened liquids.
change both the quality and the quantity of the following categorical proposition:
"Some economic forums are Venuses for arising financial fears."
Change the quantity but not the quality of the following statement:
"Some shelter animals are not good prospects for adoption."
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3 of 1009
Term
identify the premises and conclusion:
It really does matter if you get enough sleep. We need sleep to think
clearly, react quickly, and create memories. Studies show that people
who are taught mentally challenging tasks do better after a good
night's sleep. Other research suggests that sleep is needed for creative
problem solving.
Give this one a go later!
, begging the question
begging the question or suppressed evidence
P1: We need sleep to think clearly, react quickly, and create memories.
P2: Studies show that people who are taught mentally challenging tasks do
better after a good night's sleep.
P3: Other research suggests that sleep is needed for creative problem solving.
C: It really does matter if you get enough sleep.
A, universal, affirmative, subject distributed, predicate undistributed
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4 of 1009
Term
T or F: A strong argument may have false premises and a probably false
conclusion.
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true a statement that is necessarily false
