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Which type of argument is considered valid only if it is impossible for the premises to be true and the conclusion false at the same time?
Which type of argument is considered valid only if it is impossible for the premises to be true and the conclusion false at the same time?
- Deductive argument (correct)
- Sound argument
- Inference to the Best Explanation
- Inductive argument
In the argument 'All men are immortal; Obama is a man; THEREFORE: Obama is mortal,' what type of argument is being presented?
In the argument 'All men are immortal; Obama is a man; THEREFORE: Obama is mortal,' what type of argument is being presented?
- Sound
- Inductive
- Invalid (correct)
- Valid
What does it mean if an argument is sound?
What does it mean if an argument is sound?
- It aims at soundness
- It is valid and has true premises (correct)
- It provides certain knowledge
- It is based on strong inductive reasoning
In the context of Descartes' Meditation 1, what is the main reason provided for withholding assent from beliefs?
In the context of Descartes' Meditation 1, what is the main reason provided for withholding assent from beliefs?
What style of argument involves presupposing the truth of something you are trying to prove to be true?
What style of argument involves presupposing the truth of something you are trying to prove to be true?
Which type of argument provides probabilistic knowledge by moving from specifics to generalities?
Which type of argument provides probabilistic knowledge by moving from specifics to generalities?
According to physicalists, what happens when there is deterioration of the brain?
According to physicalists, what happens when there is deterioration of the brain?
In the Type/Token distinction within functionalism, what does 'type' refer to?
In the Type/Token distinction within functionalism, what does 'type' refer to?
What is the Multiple Realizability Argument used to challenge?
What is the Multiple Realizability Argument used to challenge?
According to eliminativism, what is considered invalid and illusory?
According to eliminativism, what is considered invalid and illusory?
'Pain = C4 fiber firings' is associated with which theory?
'Pain = C4 fiber firings' is associated with which theory?
What do substance dualists argue regarding the mind and brain connection?
What do substance dualists argue regarding the mind and brain connection?
According to Descartes' Evil Demon Argument, why should one withhold assent from all beliefs?
According to Descartes' Evil Demon Argument, why should one withhold assent from all beliefs?
What is the main concept behind Descartes' Cogito argument?
What is the main concept behind Descartes' Cogito argument?
In Descartes' Proof of God, what is the significance of having an idea of a benevolent and omnipotent God?
In Descartes' Proof of God, what is the significance of having an idea of a benevolent and omnipotent God?
What differentiates substances from modes in Descartes' philosophy?
What differentiates substances from modes in Descartes' philosophy?
What is the relationship between Formal Reality and Objective Reality according to Descartes?
What is the relationship between Formal Reality and Objective Reality according to Descartes?
What is the main reason Descartes introduces the Cartesian Circle in his philosophy?
What is the main reason Descartes introduces the Cartesian Circle in his philosophy?
According to Descartes' Divisibility Argument for Mind/Body Dualism, what would be true if the mind and body were identical?
According to Descartes' Divisibility Argument for Mind/Body Dualism, what would be true if the mind and body were identical?
'Princess Elizabeth’s Objection to Cartesian Dualism' challenges Descartes on what specific point?
'Princess Elizabeth’s Objection to Cartesian Dualism' challenges Descartes on what specific point?
'Meditation 5: The essence of bodies according to Descartes' mainly focuses on which aspect of bodies?
'Meditation 5: The essence of bodies according to Descartes' mainly focuses on which aspect of bodies?
