Concise Introduction to Logic
14th Edition by Hurley
Chapter 1-14
TEST BANK
, TABLE OF CONTENT
Chapter 1: Basic Concepts
Chapter 2: Language: Meaning and Definition
Chapter 3: Informal Fallacies
Chapter 4: Categorical
Propositions Chapter 5:
Categorical Syllogisms Chapter 6:
Propositional Logic
Chapter 7: Natural Deduction in Propositional Logic
Chapter 8: Predicate Logic
Chapter 9: Analogy and Legal and Moral Reasoning
Chapter 10: Causality and Mill's Methods
Chapter 11: Probability
Chapter 12: Statistical Reasoning
Chapter 13: Hypothetical/Scientific Reasoning
Chapter 14: Science and Superstition
,Chapter 1: Basic Concepts
MULTIPLE CHOICE
INSTRUCTIONS: The following selections relate to distinguishing arguments
from nonarguments and identifying conclusions. Select the best answer for
each.
1. There appears to be a growing happiness gap between men and women.
Women today are working more and relaxing less, while men are working less
and relaxing more. Forty years ago a typical woman spent 40 minutes more per
week than the typical man performing an activity considered unpleasant.
Today, with men working less, the gap is 90 minutes and growing.
a. Argument; conclusion: Today ... the gap is 90 minutes and growing.
b. Nonargument.
c. Argument; conclusion: Forty years ago ... an activity considered unpleasant.
d. Argument; conclusion: There appears to be ... between men and women.
e. Argument; conclusion: Women today are working more
and relaxing less.
ANS: D PTS: 2
2. Lead is toxic, but do you know why? Lead is toxic mainly because it preferentially
replaces other metals in biochemical reactions. In so doing it interferes with the
proteins that regulate blood pressure (which can cause development delays in
children and high blood pressure in adults), heme production (which can lead to
anemia), and sperm production. Lead also displaces calcium in the reactions that
transmit electrical impulses in the brain, which diminishes the ability to think and
recall information.
Anne Marie Helmstine, "Your Guide to
Chemistry"
a. Argument; conclusion: It interferes with the proteins ... and sperm production.
b. Argument; conclusion: Lead is toxic.
c. Nonargument.
d. Argument; conclusion: It preferentially replaces other metals in biochemical
reactions.
e. Argument; conclusion: Lead also displaces calcium ...
recall information.
ANS: C PTS: 2
3. Aristotle focused on clarifying the concept of virtue itself. He argued that it was
virtuous to choose the proper amount of emotion and/or action called for in a
particular situation and that extremes of emotion and action were vices. In all
communities there are some men
of practical wisdom who have the capacity to judge wisely. Aristotle argued
that they have the capacity to follow the "right rule" whatever the situation.
David Cooper, Value Pluralism and Ethical
Choice
a. Argument; conclusion: In all communities ... capacity to judge wisely.
b. Argument; conclusion: Aristotle focused on clarifying the concept of virtue itself.
c. Argument; conclusion: They have the capacity to follow ... the situation.
d. Argument; conclusion: He argued that it was virtuous ... were vices
e. Nonargument.
, ANS: E PTS: 2
4. Illegal immigrants pay local sales taxes, and many of them also pay state, local, and
14th Edition by Hurley
Chapter 1-14
TEST BANK
, TABLE OF CONTENT
Chapter 1: Basic Concepts
Chapter 2: Language: Meaning and Definition
Chapter 3: Informal Fallacies
Chapter 4: Categorical
Propositions Chapter 5:
Categorical Syllogisms Chapter 6:
Propositional Logic
Chapter 7: Natural Deduction in Propositional Logic
Chapter 8: Predicate Logic
Chapter 9: Analogy and Legal and Moral Reasoning
Chapter 10: Causality and Mill's Methods
Chapter 11: Probability
Chapter 12: Statistical Reasoning
Chapter 13: Hypothetical/Scientific Reasoning
Chapter 14: Science and Superstition
,Chapter 1: Basic Concepts
MULTIPLE CHOICE
INSTRUCTIONS: The following selections relate to distinguishing arguments
from nonarguments and identifying conclusions. Select the best answer for
each.
1. There appears to be a growing happiness gap between men and women.
Women today are working more and relaxing less, while men are working less
and relaxing more. Forty years ago a typical woman spent 40 minutes more per
week than the typical man performing an activity considered unpleasant.
Today, with men working less, the gap is 90 minutes and growing.
a. Argument; conclusion: Today ... the gap is 90 minutes and growing.
b. Nonargument.
c. Argument; conclusion: Forty years ago ... an activity considered unpleasant.
d. Argument; conclusion: There appears to be ... between men and women.
e. Argument; conclusion: Women today are working more
and relaxing less.
ANS: D PTS: 2
2. Lead is toxic, but do you know why? Lead is toxic mainly because it preferentially
replaces other metals in biochemical reactions. In so doing it interferes with the
proteins that regulate blood pressure (which can cause development delays in
children and high blood pressure in adults), heme production (which can lead to
anemia), and sperm production. Lead also displaces calcium in the reactions that
transmit electrical impulses in the brain, which diminishes the ability to think and
recall information.
Anne Marie Helmstine, "Your Guide to
Chemistry"
a. Argument; conclusion: It interferes with the proteins ... and sperm production.
b. Argument; conclusion: Lead is toxic.
c. Nonargument.
d. Argument; conclusion: It preferentially replaces other metals in biochemical
reactions.
e. Argument; conclusion: Lead also displaces calcium ...
recall information.
ANS: C PTS: 2
3. Aristotle focused on clarifying the concept of virtue itself. He argued that it was
virtuous to choose the proper amount of emotion and/or action called for in a
particular situation and that extremes of emotion and action were vices. In all
communities there are some men
of practical wisdom who have the capacity to judge wisely. Aristotle argued
that they have the capacity to follow the "right rule" whatever the situation.
David Cooper, Value Pluralism and Ethical
Choice
a. Argument; conclusion: In all communities ... capacity to judge wisely.
b. Argument; conclusion: Aristotle focused on clarifying the concept of virtue itself.
c. Argument; conclusion: They have the capacity to follow ... the situation.
d. Argument; conclusion: He argued that it was virtuous ... were vices
e. Nonargument.
, ANS: E PTS: 2
4. Illegal immigrants pay local sales taxes, and many of them also pay state, local, and
