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Which fallacy involves appealing to the popularity of a claim as a reason for accepting it?

  • Begging the question
  • Argumentum Ad misericordiam
  • Ad verecundiam
  • Argumentum Ad populum (correct)

    • What does Argumentum Ad ignorantiam rely on when making a claim?

  • Evidence supporting the claim
  • The emotional reaction it evokes
  • The credibility of an authority figure
  • The lack of evidence against the claim (correct)

    • Which of the following fallacies involves making a conclusion based on insufficient or unrepresentative evidence?

  • Division
  • Composition
  • Hasty generalization (correct)
  • Equivocation

    • Which fallacy occurs when one event following another is incorrectly assumed to be the cause of the latter?

    <p>Post Hoc</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of the Begging the question fallacy?

    <p>Assuming a point is true without proof</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does critical thinking primarily involve?

    <p>Distinguishing between facts and opinions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between deductive and inductive reasoning?

    <p>Deductive reasoning is about broad definitions, while inductive reasoning is about predictions and forecasts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents the belief in one God?

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

    What is the cycle of death and rebirth in Hinduism known as?

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

    Which Hindu scripture is categorized as 'Shruti'?

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

    Which form of Brahman is associated with creation?

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

    Buddhism is majorly based on the teachings of which historical figure?

    <p>Siddharta Gautama</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which regions is Buddhism primarily practiced today?

    <p>China, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary belief of Buddhism regarding the source of suffering?

    <p>Attachment and cravings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the Eight Noble Paths in Buddhism?

    <p>Right Authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Shahada signify in Islam?

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

    Which of the following best defines the term 'Dukkha' in Buddhism?

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

    Which of the following sacred texts is central to Islamic beliefs?

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

    What are the three components of the Holy Trinity in Christianity?

    <p>Father, Son, Holy Spirit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of practicing Asceticism in Buddhism?

    <p>To suppress desires for worldly pleasures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Islam' fundamentally mean?

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

    Study Notes

    Critical Thinking

    • Involves distinguishing between facts, opinions, and personal feelings.
    • Requires suspending initial beliefs until all relevant information is considered.
    • Key skills include observation, analysis, inference, communication, and problem-solving.

    Logic

    • Focuses on the analysis and construction of arguments.
    • Two primary types of reasoning:
      • Deductive Reasoning: Starts with a broad premise leading to a specific conclusion.
      • Inductive Reasoning: Used for predictions, forecasts, or inferring behaviors.

    Religion

    • Originates from the Latin "religare," meaning to bind or tie together.
    • Two classifications of belief systems:
      • Monotheism: Belief in a single God.
      • Polytheism: Belief in multiple gods.

    Transmigration

    • Belief that a person’s soul can be reborn in another being, whether human or animal.

    Hinduism

    • Third largest religion, primarily practiced in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Indonesia.
    • Considered the oldest religion, possibly starting around 6th century B.C.E.
    • The term “Hindu” is derived from Persian, referring to the people of the Indus Valley.
    • Central belief in Samsara (reincarnation) and following Sanatana Dharma (Hindu teachings).
    • Key scriptures include:
      • Shruti
      • Smriti
      • Vedas
    • God is perceived in three forms:
      • Brahma (The Creator)
      • Vishnu (The Preserver)
      • Shiva (The Destroyer)

    Buddhism

    • Fourth largest religion, primarily in China, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar.
    • Based on the teachings of Siddharta Gautama, also known as the Buddha.
    • Key belief: Attachment and cravings are the root of all suffering.
    • Central scripture is the Tipitaka.
    • Four Noble Truths include:
      • Life involves suffering (Dukkha).
      • Source of suffering is craving (Tanha).
      • Curing craving requires overcoming it.
      • The Eightfold Path leads to the cessation of craving.
    • Eightfold Path consists of:
      • Right View
      • Right Mindfulness
      • Right Effort
      • Right Intention
      • Right Speech
      • Right Action
      • Right Concentration
      • Right Livelihood

    Islam

    • Second largest religion, emphasizing submission to one God, Allah.
    • Considers Muhammad as the final prophet.
    • Abides by five foundational practices known as the Five Pillars:
      • Shahada: Declaration of faith.
      • Salat: Prayer.
      • Zakat: Charity.
      • Sawm: Fasting during Ramadan.
      • Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca.
    • Sacred text is the Quran.

    Christianity

    • Largest religion globally, rooted in monotheism.
    • Concept of the Holy Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
    • Sacred writings include the Bible and the Ten Commandments.

    Logical Fallacies

    • Defined as arguments based on flawed reasoning, sometimes intentionally misleading.
    • Common types of fallacies include:
      • Ad Hominem: Attacking the individual instead of the argument.
      • Argumentum Ad Populum: Claiming something is true based on its popularity.
      • Ad verecundiam: Relying on authority without critical examination.
      • Argumentum Ad Baculum: Using threats to support a conclusion.
      • Argumentum Ad Misericordiam: Manipulating emotions to persuade.
      • Argumentum Ad Ignorantiam: Claiming truth due to lack of evidence against it.
      • Ad Antiquitatem: Assuming something is better because it's older.
      • Composition: Assuming true of parts is true of the whole.
      • Division: Assuming true of the whole is true for its parts.
      • Dicto Simpliciter: Generalizations that oversimplify situations.
      • Equivocation: Use of ambiguous language to confuse.
      • Hasty Generalization: Drawing conclusions based on insufficient evidence.
      • Begging the Question: Circular reasoning where the conclusion is assumed.
      • Post Hoc: Assuming causation from sequential events without evidence.

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