AA Philosophy and Critical Thinking

Question 1

Which type of argument moves from specific observations to a general conclusion?

Accepted Answer

Inductive reasoning

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Deductive reasoning

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Abductive reasoning

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Analogical reasoning

Question 2

A deductive argument is considered valid when:

Accepted Answer

If the premises are true, the conclusion must be true

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Its premises are all true

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Its conclusion is widely accepted

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It contains no logical fallacies

Question 3

Which philosopher is known for the Socratic method of questioning?

Accepted Answer

Socrates

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Aristotle

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Plato

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Descartes

Question 4

The philosophical position that knowledge comes primarily from sensory experience is called:

Accepted Answer

Empiricism

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Rationalism

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Idealism

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Pragmatism

Question 5

Which logical fallacy involves attacking the person making an argument rather than the argument itself?

Accepted Answer

Ad hominem

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Straw man

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False dichotomy

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Slippery slope

Question 6

Immanuel Kant's categorical imperative asks us to:

Accepted Answer

Act only according to principles you could will to be universal laws

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Act to maximize overall happiness

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Follow the virtuous mean between extremes

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Obey natural law as determined by reason

Question 7

A sound argument is one that is:

Accepted Answer

Valid and has all true premises

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Persuasive and logically structured

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Valid with at least one true premise

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Based on empirical evidence only