phil 347 week 4 checkpoint quiz
1. Based on what you have read in the text, the lecture, and any other
sources you find helpful to your understanding of deductive arguments,
explain the structure of a deductive argument in your own word.: A deductive
argument is a logical reasoning process where a conclusion is reached based on
premises (evidence, facts, or statements) that are believed to be true. The structure
of a deductive argument typically consists of a major premise, a minor premise, and
a conclusion.
2. Go to the box "Deductive Reasoning" (in the beginning of Chapter 8).
Read the last paragraph there. Based on that reading and any other sources
you find helpful to your understanding, describe the part that "rules,
operating conditions, core beliefs, values, policies, principles, procedures,
and terminology" (p. 159) play in deductive arguments.: We use principles and
guidelines to set rules and beliefs. These help us analyze claims and arguments.
3. In the introduction to Chapter 8, the text sets forth a specific definition
of the term "valid" as it applies to deductive arguments. What is that
definition?: a scenario where the premises are true and the conclusion is also true
4. Use the following template to create a valid Denying the Consequent
argument example: if_________________ then _______________ It is not the
case that ______________________
Therefore, it is not the case that ________________.: If a student were to pass
the Critical Reasoning class then they would need to receive a 76% or higher. It is
not the case that the student will receive 76% or higher. Therefore, it is not the case
that the student passed the Critical Reasoning class.
5. Use the following template to create a valid Affirming the Antecedent
argument example:
If_______________ then____________
________________________________
Therefore ______________________: If I work out then I won't be tired I worked
out
Therefore, I am not tired
6. Jack says: "I can enroll full time this semester, or I can buy a car. I think
going to school full time is the better option for me, so I'll have to put off
buying car." What name does the text give to this argument structure? Your
Answer:: Based on the text, the argument structure represented here is disjunctive
syllogism
7. in addition to if/then and either/or, there are other terms that, when
used correctly, can create valid argument templates. Using the three
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1. Based on what you have read in the text, the lecture, and any other
sources you find helpful to your understanding of deductive arguments,
explain the structure of a deductive argument in your own word.: A deductive
argument is a logical reasoning process where a conclusion is reached based on
premises (evidence, facts, or statements) that are believed to be true. The structure
of a deductive argument typically consists of a major premise, a minor premise, and
a conclusion.
2. Go to the box "Deductive Reasoning" (in the beginning of Chapter 8).
Read the last paragraph there. Based on that reading and any other sources
you find helpful to your understanding, describe the part that "rules,
operating conditions, core beliefs, values, policies, principles, procedures,
and terminology" (p. 159) play in deductive arguments.: We use principles and
guidelines to set rules and beliefs. These help us analyze claims and arguments.
3. In the introduction to Chapter 8, the text sets forth a specific definition
of the term "valid" as it applies to deductive arguments. What is that
definition?: a scenario where the premises are true and the conclusion is also true
4. Use the following template to create a valid Denying the Consequent
argument example: if_________________ then _______________ It is not the
case that ______________________
Therefore, it is not the case that ________________.: If a student were to pass
the Critical Reasoning class then they would need to receive a 76% or higher. It is
not the case that the student will receive 76% or higher. Therefore, it is not the case
that the student passed the Critical Reasoning class.
5. Use the following template to create a valid Affirming the Antecedent
argument example:
If_______________ then____________
________________________________
Therefore ______________________: If I work out then I won't be tired I worked
out
Therefore, I am not tired
6. Jack says: "I can enroll full time this semester, or I can buy a car. I think
going to school full time is the better option for me, so I'll have to put off
buying car." What name does the text give to this argument structure? Your
Answer:: Based on the text, the argument structure represented here is disjunctive
syllogism
7. in addition to if/then and either/or, there are other terms that, when
used correctly, can create valid argument templates. Using the three
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