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What is the primary focus of the study of logic?

The study of the validity of arguments (correct)
The study of abductive arguments
The study of the soundness of arguments
The study of inductive reasoning

What is the term introduced by Pierce for the study of a specific type of arguments?

Inference
Deduction
Abduction (correct)
Induction

What is a necessary condition for a deductive argument to be valid?

That the conclusion is always false
That the premises are always true
That all premises are true and the conclusion is true
That the premises are true and the conclusion follows necessarily (correct)

What is the primary distinction between deductive and inductive arguments?

Deductive arguments have a necessary conclusion, inductive arguments have a probable conclusion (B) Signup and view all the answers

Is the 'Musician' argument valid?

Yes, because its conclusion necessarily follows from the premises (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between validity and soundness?

Validity refers to the form of the argument, soundness refers to the truth of the premises (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the course according to the provided text?

The study of logic and arguments (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'good' deductive argument according to the provided text?

One that is certain and guarantees the truth of the conclusion (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the philosopher mentioned in the provided text?

C.S. Pierce (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of converting arguments to standard form?

To evaluate the validity of the argument (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an inductive argument, according to the provided text?

One that provides strong evidence for the conclusion (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the institution mentioned in the provided text that combines philosophy and economics?

Erasmus Institute for Philosophy and Economics (EIPE) (A) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which type of argument is Fight considered to be?

Abductive (D) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of argumentation style does No Free Will represent according to the text?

Deductive (D) Signup and view all the answers

From the information given, what is the conclusion about Louise's language abilities?

She speaks both Dutch and French (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context provided, what is the type of the argument that Louise exemplifies?

Inductive (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of No Free Will being considered a deductive, valid argument?

The conclusion is always true (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which style of argumentation focuses on a plausible explanation for the conclusion to follow?