Straighterline Philosophy Final

Who is a philosopher, in the original sense of the world? - Answer- A lover and pursuer of wisdom, regardless of the subject matter. Which is a common characteristic of philosophical questions? - Answer- They involve fundamental concepts that are unavoidable by the thoughtful person. Which is the branch of philosophy that studies issues concerning art and beauty? - Answer- Aesthetics Which of the following branches of philosophy does not involve questions related to values? - Answer- Metaphysics. Which of the following is a common myth about philosophy? - Answer- Philosophical questions are simply semantic disputes in which no one opinion is any better or worse than another is. In philosophy, what is an argument? - Answer- Giving reasons for a belief. What fallacy is it when an argument attacks the person rather than the person's beliefs? - Answer- Argumentum ad Hominem What fallacy is it when an argument assumes only two options when in fact there are more? - Answer- False dilemma "I don't agree with Jones when she says we should wait for a trial, and I'll tell you why. I don't approve of letting someone get away with murder! That's why I say let's hang him now!" What fallacy does this most clearly illustrate? - Answer- Red Herring. What must be the case for an argument to succeed with a rational person? - Answer- The premises must be acceptable and they must logically support the conclusion. What does the branch of philosophy called metaphysics study? - Answer- Being. What do