PHI 103 Week 1 Quiz NEW 2016

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1. According to Chapter 1, philosophy is __________.
2. Is the following an argument or an explanation? 
3. Rhetorical arguments focus on __________
4. The authors of this text claim that logic is __________.
5. Standard form is __________.
6. Which of the following is not one of the reasons given by the authors that language is important?
7. This perspective critiques logic by claiming that logic is an invention of humanity.
8. The conclusion of an argument is __________.
9. Which of the following is the definition of logic employed by the book With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking?
10. Reasons given to support a conclusion are called __________
11. The word “because” is __________.
12. Which of the following is likely to indicate a conclusion?
13. This philosopher was the first to formulate the principles of logic
14. What is the conclusion in the following argument? 
 
We ought to allow people to own guns. My dad and grandma have guns. My political science professor believes that citizens should be able to have guns, and areas with high gun ownership show 20% less violent criminal activity.
15. Critical thinkers use the following method when examining things.
16. When people are engaged in analytical thinking, they are __________.
17. Inference is __________
18. Which of these is a premise of the following argument?
19. Which of the following is not a typical misconception about logic?
20. This is one way to determine if one is encountering an explanation versus an argument.
21. The concept of warrant in logic refers to __________.
22. This philosopher was the first to formulate the principles of logic.
23. Logical arguments __________.
24. To put an argument into standard form, one should identify __________
25. This perspective critiques logic by claiming that logic is an invention of humanity.
26. Which of the following is the definition of logic employed by the book With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking?
27. An argument, as defined in logic, is __________.
28. This form of thinking involves releasing oneself from normal rules of the mind and society.
29. This is one way to determine if one is encountering an explanation versus an argument.
30. The conclusion of an argument is __________.
31. An argument in logic is _________.
32. Is the following an argument or an explanation? 
 
The reason it is so hot lately is that the wind has been coming from the south.
33. Which of the following is a conclusion marker?
34. Which of the following is an advantage of using standard form?
35. According to Chapter 1, enhancing one’s linguistic capabilities __________.
36. Identify the conclusion of the following argument. 
 
Too many intravenous drug users continue to risk their lives by sharing dirty needles. We should supply drug addicts with a way to get clean needles. This would lower the rate of AIDS in this high-risk population as well as allow for the opportunity to educate and attempt to aid those who are addicted to heroin and other intravenous drugs.
Which of the following is not one of the reasons given by the authors that language is important?
37. It is important to remember this about logic
38. When people are engaged in analytical thinking, they are __________
39. Which of the following is not a typical misconception about logic?
40. Which of the following is not one of the reasons given by the authors that language is important?