Ancient Greek Philosophy Quiz
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What was predicted to occur on May 28, 585 B.C.?

  • The invention of mathematics
  • The discovery of air
  • The completion of the pyramids
  • A solar eclipse (correct)

    • Which philosopher believed that the primary substance of the universe is the indeterminate boundless?

  • Pythagoras
  • Anaximander (correct)
  • Anaximenes
  • Heraclitus

    • What did Heraclitus theorize about the nature of change?

  • Change is the principle of things (correct)
  • All things are permanent
  • Everything is made of numbers
  • Change is an illusion

    • What was Pythagoras' belief regarding the relationship between numbers and reality?

    <p>All things consist of numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher theorized that the earth is cylindrical in shape?

    <p>Anaximander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Zeno of Elea's philosophy primarily explore?

    <p>The impossibility of motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Anaximenes consider as the original stuff of the universe?

    <p>Air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept did Heraclitus associate with the idea that conflict is a natural condition?

    <p>The harmony of opposites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle asserts that a statement cannot be both true and false simultaneously?

    <p>Law of Non-Contradiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Law of Excluded-Middle imply about statements?

    <p>A statement is either true or false with no middle ground.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of logic, what role do premises play in an argument?

    <p>They support the conclusion of an argument.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary purposes of studying logical argumentation?

    <p>To acquire and evaluate truths and criticize arguments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the problem with the laws of thought?

    <p>They can lead to contradictions in complex scenarios.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between logic and language as per the content provided?

    <p>Language serves to express logical propositions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is change considered a constant principle in nature?

    <p>What is true in one scenario may be false in another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best characterizes an argument?

    <p>A set of statements where one is affirmed based on others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of logic is emphasized as a means to improve human reasoning?

    <p>Halting susceptibility to error in reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function of logic relates to communication among people from diverse backgrounds?

    <p>It facilitates cordial communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does logic contribute to decision making in a democratic context?

    <p>By enabling meaningful deliberation and decision making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does training in logic assist individuals in resolving conflicts?

    <p>By honing skills for conflict resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a primary benefit of studying logic?

    <p>Emotional reinforcements for arguments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does logic play in distinguishing the nature of arguments?

    <p>It builds capability for rigorous argument formulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these statements accurately reflects the relationship between logic and philosophy?

    <p>Logic is essential for undertaking philosophical inquiries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does logic help individuals distinguish between in terms of reasoning?

    <p>Emotional persuasion and logical reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a sound argument from an unsound argument?

    <p>A sound argument must have a valid structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In deductive inference, what is true about the conclusion if the premises are true?

    <p>The conclusion must also be true.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fallacy results from incorrectly inferring the antecedent from the consequent?

    <p>Fallacy of affirming the consequent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about inductive inference is correct?

    <p>It allows for the possibility of true premises and a false conclusion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a formal fallacy?

    <p>An incorrect inference based on the form of the argument.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a deductive inference?

    <p>It may produce conclusions that are open to dispute.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When considering the premises of an argument, which statement is true for a deductively valid argument?

    <p>All premises must support the conclusion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between inductive reasoning and generalizations?

    <p>Inductive reasoning allows generalizations from specific instances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fallacy occurs when an argument attacks the person rather than addressing the argument itself?

    <p>Argument against the Person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which category does the Straw Man Fallacy fall, regarding the nature of the fallacy?

    <p>Irrelevant Premises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of the circumstantial variety of Argument against the Person?

    <p>It implies the arguer’s circumstances invalidate their argument.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary flaw in the argument that legalizing abortion would cause women to stop having babies?

    <p>It misrepresents the original position.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fallacy is characterized by the use of threats to reinforce an argument?

    <p>Appeal to Force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of argument involves attacking someone's moral character without addressing the argument itself?

    <p>Argument against the Person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a proposition from a simple sentence?

    <p>A proposition is either true or false.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a disjunctive proposition?

    <p>The cat is on the roof or the dog is in the yard.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Amina is told she may lose her job unless she agrees with the manager. This is an example of which fallacy?

    <p>Appeal to Force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term tuquoque is best described as which type of fallacy?

    <p>A personal attack based on hypocrisy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about compound propositions?

    <p>They are formed using logical constants and connectives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the structure of a hypothetical proposition.

    <p>It correlates a cause and an effect with an 'if-then' format.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of proposition is referred to as an atomic proposition?

    <p>Simple proposition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT true about statements in the context of propositions?

    <p>Statements cannot be expressed through sentences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option describes a characteristic of logical constants or sentential connectives?

    <p>They allow simple propositions to form compound propositions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements represents an argument?

    <p>Every law is evil, for it is an infringement of liberty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Module Information

    • GST 123: Philosophy and Logic
    • Module document for Federal University Lafia
    • Compiled in November 2018

    Table of Contents

    • Foreword
    • From the Director
    • Contributors
    • Module 1: Introduction to Philosophy
    • What is Philosophy?
    • A Brief Survey of the Branches of Philosophy
    • Module 2: Periodization of Western Philosophy I
    • Ancient Philosophy (6th Century B.C. - 4th Century A.D.)
    • Module 3: Periodization of Western Philosophy II
    • Medieval Philosophy (5th - 13th Century)
    • Modern Philosophy (14th - 18th Century)
    • Contemporary Philosophy (19th - 20th Century)
    • Module 4: Introduction to Logic
    • What is Logic?
    • Principles and Nature of Logic
    • Laws of Thought
    • Module 5: Arguments and Fallacies
    • Nature of Argument
    • Validity and Soundness of an Argument
    • Fallacies
    • Module 6: Symbolic Logic
    • What is Symbolic Logic?
    • Logical Constants and Sentential Connectives
    • Module 7: Techniques for Evaluating Argument
    • Elementary Valid Arguments/ Rules of Inference
    • Tips on Applying the Nine Rules
    • Selected Bibliography
    • Some Past Questions and Answers

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