TestBank Concise Introduction to Logic 14th Edition by Hurley Chapter 1-
14 Covered
, 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 relaẋing less, while
men are working less and relaẋing 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 relaẋing less.
ANS: D PTS: 2
2. Lead is toẋic, but do you know why? Lead is toẋic 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 toẋic.
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 eẋtremes 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 taẋes, and many of them also pay state,
local, and
14 Covered
, 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 relaẋing less, while
men are working less and relaẋing 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 relaẋing less.
ANS: D PTS: 2
2. Lead is toẋic, but do you know why? Lead is toẋic 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 toẋic.
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 eẋtremes 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 taẋes, and many of them also pay state,
local, and
