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What term refers to arguments that are both valid and have all true premises?
What term refers to arguments that are both valid and have all true premises?
Induction is based on drawing specific conclusions from general statements.
Induction is based on drawing specific conclusions from general statements.
False (B)
What is a conclusion in the context of an argument?
What is a conclusion in the context of an argument?
A statement that follows from a premise or premises.
The form of formal deductive argument developed by Aristotle is known as __________.
The form of formal deductive argument developed by Aristotle is known as __________.
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Match the type of reasoning with its description:
Match the type of reasoning with its description:
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Which of the following best describes a premise?
Which of the following best describes a premise?
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A sound argument can have true premises but be invalid.
A sound argument can have true premises but be invalid.
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What does logic primarily concern itself with?
What does logic primarily concern itself with?
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The term "philosophy" is derived from the Greek words "philein", meaning _____, and "sophia", meaning wisdom.
The term "philosophy" is derived from the Greek words "philein", meaning _____, and "sophia", meaning wisdom.
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Thales of Miletus believed that water was the fundamental substance underlying all of nature.
Thales of Miletus believed that water was the fundamental substance underlying all of nature.
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Socratic method?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Socratic method?
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What is the primary purpose of thought experiments in philosophy?
What is the primary purpose of thought experiments in philosophy?
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Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:
Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:
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What was a key factor that allowed Thales of Miletus to pursue philosophical endeavors?
What was a key factor that allowed Thales of Miletus to pursue philosophical endeavors?
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Critical thinking involves accepting beliefs without question, as they are considered common sense.
Critical thinking involves accepting beliefs without question, as they are considered common sense.
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Explain the difference between first-order and second-order language.
Explain the difference between first-order and second-order language.
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Which law states that something cannot be both true and false at the same time?
Which law states that something cannot be both true and false at the same time?
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George Boole's work is primarily related to natural languages.
George Boole's work is primarily related to natural languages.
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Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy?
Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy?
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What is the significance of Aristotle’s laws of thought?
What is the significance of Aristotle’s laws of thought?
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Logical fallacies always present sound reasoning.
Logical fallacies always present sound reasoning.
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Boolean algebra is fundamental to the design of __________ circuits.
Boolean algebra is fundamental to the design of __________ circuits.
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Match the following philosophical concepts with their definitions:
Match the following philosophical concepts with their definitions:
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What is the main characteristic of empirical information?
What is the main characteristic of empirical information?
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Which of these examples illustrates a valid argument?
Which of these examples illustrates a valid argument?
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A ___________ is a logical fallacy that misrepresents an opponent's argument.
A ___________ is a logical fallacy that misrepresents an opponent's argument.
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Aristotle developed rules for inductive reasoning.
Aristotle developed rules for inductive reasoning.
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Match the following types of information with their definitions:
Match the following types of information with their definitions:
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George Boole's work laid the groundwork for the __________ Age.
George Boole's work laid the groundwork for the __________ Age.
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Which statement best describes bias?
Which statement best describes bias?
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All sources of information are equally reliable.
All sources of information are equally reliable.
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What does the term 'relevance' imply in the context of arguments?
What does the term 'relevance' imply in the context of arguments?
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What is self-actualization according to Abraham Maslow?
What is self-actualization according to Abraham Maslow?
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Epistemology studies the nature of reality and existence.
Epistemology studies the nature of reality and existence.
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What does ethics examine?
What does ethics examine?
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Logic is derived from the Greek word _______ which means speech or reason.
Logic is derived from the Greek word _______ which means speech or reason.
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Match the philosophical concepts with their descriptions:
Match the philosophical concepts with their descriptions:
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What does a logician study?
What does a logician study?
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A logical contradiction involves statements that do not contradict with each other.
A logical contradiction involves statements that do not contradict with each other.
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What is the purpose of philosophy argument?
What is the purpose of philosophy argument?
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course: Philosophy
- Exam Review
- Location: St. Mary CSS
- Date: January 23, 2025
- Presenter: Josipa V.
Unit One: Foundations of Philosophy
- Philosophy: Derived from Greek words meaning "love of wisdom"
- Wisdom: Insightful understanding of human existence, right actions, and why something is right.
- Autonomy: A person's ability to make rational decisions for themselves.
- Materialists: Belief that everything is composed of matter, and all phenomena, including consciousness and thought, can be explained by physical processes and interactions.
- Thales of Miletus: Lived from 624-546 BCE in Miletus (modern-day Turkey). He came from a wealthy family and was from a wealthy port city, allowing him to live a leisurely life. Thales sought to explain natural phenomena using reason rather than superstition or myth. He theorized that water was a fundamental substance.
Additional Concepts
- Intellectual Activity: People with leisure were focused on intellectual pursuits (philosophy) rather than daily work.
- Similarities: Thales observed that many natural substances shared similarities.
- First-order Language: Specific statements or questions about observations or events.
- Second-order Language: Language used for discussions and clarifications of first-order language. It can also be called higher-order or meta-language.
Socrates and Critical Thinking
- Socratic Method: A question and answer process used by Socrates, aimed to challenge assumptions and narrow down knowledge.
- Thought Experiments: Tools used by philosophers to encourage re-examining common beliefs, often starting with "what if...?"
- Critical Thinking: An active process that involves evaluating beliefs, assumptions, and arguments.
- Philosophy Argument: A debate between individuals presenting reasoned ideas to discover truth.
- Self-Actualization: A concept proposed by Abraham Maslow, representing the highest level of human needs. In the hierarchy, it encompasses the fulfillment of one's potential and includes a desire to help others reach their potential.
Logic/Philosophy of Science
- Logic: The science of laws of thought and reasoning. Examines logic's validity, logic, fallacies of argument.
- Metaphysics: Deals with the nature of reality and asks questions about reality itself, the self, and the meaning of life.
- Epistemology: The study of knowledge and what is worthy of belief by a rational person.
- Ethics: Examines questions of right, wrong, good, and bad. It covers character traits, values, morals, and actions.
- Aesthetics: The philosophy of art that examines concepts of beauty, art, and standards for judging beauty.
- Social and Political Philosophy: Examination of ideal societies and responsibilities of states and individuals, including questions about limits of state power, equal rights, justice, and boundaries between public policy and private morality.
Unit Two: Philosophy: Logic
- Topics for Unit Two (listed in order): Definitions, Explanations, Aristotle and Boole, Evaluations of Arguments, Logic.
Logic (Detailed Notes)
- Logic: Based on the Greek word logos for speech or reason.
- Logician: Concerned with well-constructed arguments.
- Logical Consistency: Statements that don't contradict each other (ex. "My mother is 45 years old and married").
- Logical Contradiction: Statements that contradict each other (ex. "My mother is 45 years old and 25 years old").
- Logical Fallacies: Methods of argument that contain flaws in reasoning.
Evaluation of Arguments
- Relevance: Determining if information is relevant to the topic.
- Empirical Value: Information verifiable through senses (ex. "Roses are red").
- Non-Empirical Information: Information that cannot be verified through observation (ex. “I like red roses").
- Bias: Tendency to view objects, people, or events from a specific point of view; recognizing biases improves understanding.
- Reliability: Information's trustworthiness based on the source's credibility; more trust is given to sources with relevant and disinterested information.
Aristotle and Boole
- Aristotle's Three Laws of Thought: Laws of non-contradiction, excluded middle, and identity.
- George Boole: Defined Boolean algebra, fundamental to computer science.
Validity and Soundness
- Validity: Refers to argument structure's reasoning correctness; if premises are true, the conclusion must logically follow. A valid argument can have false premises and a false conclusion, but a valid argument with true premises will always have a true conclusion.
- Soundness: Refers to an argument that is valid and has true premises, leading to a truthful conclusion.
- Truth: Refers to the truthfulness of statements; logicians emphasize validity over truth.
Deduction and Induction
- Deduction: Reasoning from general to specific.
- Induction: Reasoning from specific to general.
- Argument: A collection of statements that are presented to support a conclusion.
- Premise: A statement used as a reason to support a conclusion.
- Conclusion: Statement that follows from the premises.
- Syllogism: A form of formal deductive argument developed by Aristotle.
- Inference: Mental process of moving from premises to a conclusion.
- Form: Structure of the argument, which logic focuses on; whether the argument is valid and the reasoning behind statements is correct.
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Prepare for your Philosophy exam with this review focused on the foundational concepts of the discipline. Explore key ideas such as wisdom, autonomy, and the materialist perspective, along with insights into the contributions of early philosophers like Thales of Miletus. This quiz will help solidify your understanding ahead of the exam on January 23, 2025.
