PHI-103
PHI-103
Week 5 Quiz Ashford University
Grade Details - All Questions
Question 1. Question :
Since all philosophers are seekers of truth, it follows that no evil
human is a seeker after truth, since no philosophers are evil humans.
The statement, “no evil human is a seeker after truth,” is the conclusion.
Student Answer: InstructorTrue False
The answer can be found in Section 2.2, “Extracting
Explanation:Arguments in the Standard Form,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Points Received:1 of 1
Comments:
Question 2. Question :
When disagreeing with a premise, .
Student Answer: one should point to the outcomes of the conclusion
one should have reasons in place that demonstrate the premise is not sufficiently likely to be true.
one should attack premises that are not important to the
argument
one should point out the failings of its author
Instructor Explanation:The answer can be found in Section 9.4, “Confronting Disagreement by
Seeking Truth,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Points Received:1 of 1
Comments:
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Question 3. Question :
I know that Stephen has a lot of money. His parents drive Mercedes. His dogs wear cashmere sweaters, and he paid cash for his Hummer.
The conclusion of the argument is .
Student Answer: His dogs wear cashmere sweaters.
I know that Stephen has a lot of money. He paid cash for his Hummer.
His parents drive Mercedes.
Instructor Explanation:The answer can be found in Section 2.2, “Extracting Arguments in the Standard Form,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Points Received:1 of 1
Comments:
Question 4. Question :
In argumentation, criticism is .
Student Answer: a negative thing that tears people down
an evaluation of elements outside of the argument
a way to make oneself look smarter than another
an evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of the argument
Instructor Explanation:The answer can be found in Section 9.4, “Confronting Disagreement by
Seeking Truth,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Points Received:1 of 1
Comments:
Question 5. Question :
Dogs are better than cats, since they always listen to what their masters say. They also are more fun and energetic.
The first sentence of this argument contains two premises.
Student Answer:True False
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InstructorThe answer can be found in Section 2.2, “Extracting
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Explanation:Arguments in the Standard Form,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Points Received:1 of 1
Comments:
Question 6. Question :
Which of the following is an effective way to critique a deductive argument?
Student Answer: Use the same form and create an example that has true premises
and a false conclusion.
Use a different form and create a
counterexample. Demonstrate that the deductive
argument is weak. Critique the strength of an
inductive argument.
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PHI-103
Week 5 Quiz Ashford University
Grade Details - All Questions
Question 1. Question :
Since all philosophers are seekers of truth, it follows that no evil
human is a seeker after truth, since no philosophers are evil humans.
The statement, “no evil human is a seeker after truth,” is the conclusion.
Student Answer: InstructorTrue False
The answer can be found in Section 2.2, “Extracting
Explanation:Arguments in the Standard Form,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Points Received:1 of 1
Comments:
Question 2. Question :
When disagreeing with a premise, .
Student Answer: one should point to the outcomes of the conclusion
one should have reasons in place that demonstrate the premise is not sufficiently likely to be true.
one should attack premises that are not important to the
argument
one should point out the failings of its author
Instructor Explanation:The answer can be found in Section 9.4, “Confronting Disagreement by
Seeking Truth,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Points Received:1 of 1
Comments:
[Type text] PHI-103
Question 3. Question :
I know that Stephen has a lot of money. His parents drive Mercedes. His dogs wear cashmere sweaters, and he paid cash for his Hummer.
The conclusion of the argument is .
Student Answer: His dogs wear cashmere sweaters.
I know that Stephen has a lot of money. He paid cash for his Hummer.
His parents drive Mercedes.
Instructor Explanation:The answer can be found in Section 2.2, “Extracting Arguments in the Standard Form,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Points Received:1 of 1
Comments:
Question 4. Question :
In argumentation, criticism is .
Student Answer: a negative thing that tears people down
an evaluation of elements outside of the argument
a way to make oneself look smarter than another
an evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of the argument
Instructor Explanation:The answer can be found in Section 9.4, “Confronting Disagreement by
Seeking Truth,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Points Received:1 of 1
Comments:
Question 5. Question :
Dogs are better than cats, since they always listen to what their masters say. They also are more fun and energetic.
The first sentence of this argument contains two premises.
Student Answer:True False
[Type text] PHI-103
InstructorThe answer can be found in Section 2.2, “Extracting
[Type text] PHI-103
Explanation:Arguments in the Standard Form,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Points Received:1 of 1
Comments:
Question 6. Question :
Which of the following is an effective way to critique a deductive argument?
Student Answer: Use the same form and create an example that has true premises
and a false conclusion.
Use a different form and create a
counterexample. Demonstrate that the deductive
argument is weak. Critique the strength of an
inductive argument.
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