PHI 105 Philosophy (PHI105)

Directions: Please read the example and choose the fallacy that best describes the type of fallacious reasoning used. 1. Question:“There are two types of students- the student that works really hard and does well and the student that does nothing and fails.” 2. Question:Robert made his first purchase on ebay and the package did not arrive on time. Robert says he will not purchase another product on ebay because they never arrive on time. 3. Question:The top four leaders of a University ...

1. Question: Select the fallacy that best describes the following statement: “If you believe in global warming you just believe everything you are told and don’t think for yourself.” 2. Question: Select the fallacy that best describes the following statement: “I don’t wear my seatbelt while driving anymore because I have three friends that all got in accidents while they were wearing their seatbelts.” 3. Question: Select the fallacy that best describes the following statement: ...

Types of Communication - PRACTICE Quiz & Study Guide Hi Class, Here is a quiz to help review types of communication this week. You should also receive immediate feedback on your answers. Before beginning the quiz, please review/learn about types of communication within chapter six of the eBook. Practice Quiz Directions 1. Scroll down to the embedded content or go to in your web browser. 2. Enter TYPESOF into the room name space and click JOIN 3. Enter your name as prompted and click SUBMI...

Topic 2 DQ 1 Description: Do you believe the statement "perception is reality"? Why or why not?

Description: Chapter 5 of the eBook discusses how words will change meaning over time. This is, in large part, because language will continue to adapt and evolve in order to meet the needs of the society using it. For example, the word “mouse” has now become synonymous with a device used with computers. What are some words that have changed meaning due to technological advances in the last 20 years? What impact do these changes have on our thought process?

Topic 7 DQ 2 Description: Based on your prior knowledge and chapter 7 of the ebook, what does it mean to use ethics in your thinking?

a) How do individuals acquire and develop language? There are many ways that an individual acquires language. As humans, we are exposed to language from before we exit the womb. Studies have shown that a fetus reacts to the sounds of its external environment. Even though it cannot hear clearly, as all of the sounds are muffled due to the amniotic fluid, it can still recognize the sound of its mother, and it’s father’s voice. Even when music is played while in utero, the babies tend to reac...

Topic 3 DQ 2 Description: What is "emotional intelligence" (EQ)? How does it compare to IQ? How can your EQ help you? Is one (EQ or IQ) more valuable than the other?

Topic 6 Peer Review Forum Description: Description: After submitting the First Draft of your essay in Topic 5, post it as an attachment to the Peer Review Forum thread in theclassroom. You should label your paper and the subject line of your reply with your first name and last name (e.g., KarenPalmer's Paper).

Topic 5 DQ 1 Description: What is the relationship between thinking and language?