Question 1

The term dialectical means ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  controversial 
B)  analyzing all sides 
C)  always changing 
D)  consistent 
A)  controversial 
B)  analyzing all sides 
C)  always changing 
D)  consistent B

Question 2

An argumentative fallacy is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  an argument that is not as good as it could be 
B)  an argument that has false premises 
C)  an argument with a false conclusion 
D)  not deductively valid 
A)  an argument that is not as good as it could be 
B)  an argument that has false premises 
C)  an argument with a false conclusion 
D)  not deductively valid D

Question 3

Why is the "Garden of Eden" stage of thinking unsustainable?

Accepted Answer

A)  People eventually learn to think critically. 
B)  People realize that authorities may be unreliable. 
C)  People realize that they need to clearly state their principles. 
D)  People learn to argue for their point of view. 
A)  People eventually learn to think critically. 
B)  People realize that authorities may be unreliable. 
C)  People realize that they need to clearly state their principles. 
D)  People learn to argue for their point of view. B

Question 4

Which is the most significant hallmark of the "Stage 3" critical thinker?

Accepted Answer

A)  Knowing what one believes. 
B)  Recognizing that not all "authorities" may be reliable. 
C)  Recognizing that there are a number of possible positions to take on an issue. 
D)  Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of various theories. 
A)  Knowing what one believes. 
B)  Recognizing that not all "authorities" may be reliable. 
C)  Recognizing that there are a number of possible positions to take on an issue. 
D)  Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of various theories.

Question 5

Why is it important to determine and state one's assumptions?

Accepted Answer

A)  so that one can be more convincing 
B)  it is the standard way to formally communicate 
C)  so that it is clear what principles one's reasoning is based on 
D)  it is the best way to minimize controversy 
A)  so that one can be more convincing 
B)  it is the standard way to formally communicate 
C)  so that it is clear what principles one's reasoning is based on 
D)  it is the best way to minimize controversy

Question 6

Why are generalizations often fallacious? How can one best guard against generalizing too hastily?

Accepted Answer

Generalizations are often fallacious bec

Question 7

The role of premises in an argument is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  take part in a dialogue 
B)  give the rules for argumentation 
C)  give reasons for a conclusion 
D)  clearly state what one believes 
A)  take part in a dialogue 
B)  give the rules for argumentation 
C)  give reasons for a conclusion 
D)  clearly state what one believes

Question 8

Philosophy is of greatest help in the search for _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge 
B)  skills 
C)  meaning 
D)  possibilities 
A)  knowledge 
B)  skills 
C)  meaning 
D)  possibilities

Question 9

What is critical thinking? How is critical thinking important to philosophy?

Accepted Answer

Critical thinking is the ability to anal

Question 10

What is deficient about the "Garden of Eden" and "anything goes" stages of thinking?
Why would someone want to progress from those stages into the "critical thinking"
stage?

Accepted Answer

The "Garden of Eden" and "anything goes"

Question 11

Long ago, the field of philosophy was_______ than it is today.

Accepted Answer

A)  better 
B)  more difficult 
C)  less difficult 
D)  broader 
A)  better 
B)  more difficult 
C)  less difficult 
D)  broader

Question 12

Consistency between beliefs is important because ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  it is important to avoid contradictions 
B)  arguments must explain the reason for beliefs 
C)  arguments must clearly state their principles 
D)  beliefs must be supported by arguments 
A)  it is important to avoid contradictions 
B)  arguments must explain the reason for beliefs 
C)  arguments must clearly state their principles 
D)  beliefs must be supported by arguments

Question 13

The ancient Greek definition of happiness is based on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  living to your potential 
B)  doing what you want 
C)  knowing yourself 
D)  knowing the right 
A)  living to your potential 
B)  doing what you want 
C)  knowing yourself 
D)  knowing the right

Question 14

Issues and statements must be defined as clearly as possible so that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  their exact meaning can be determined 
B)  they can be as correct as possible 
C)  they can be as concise as possible 
D)  they are not too controversial 
A)  their exact meaning can be determined 
B)  they can be as correct as possible 
C)  they can be as concise as possible 
D)  they are not too controversial

Question 15

What is philosophy? Why is it worth studying?

Accepted Answer

Philosophy is the study of fundamental q

Question 16

Philosophy can most of all help a person to think more _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  quickly 
B)  fairly 
C)  easily 
D)  critically 
A)  quickly 
B)  fairly 
C)  easily 
D)  critically

Question 17

Why are causal fallacies committed? What do they have in common with each other?

Accepted Answer

Causal fallacies are committed because o

Question 18

A deductive argument's purpose is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  prove that a conclusion is true 
B)  show that a conclusion is plausible 
C)  indicate that a conclusion is likely 
D)  state a conclusion as precisely as possible 
A)  prove that a conclusion is true 
B)  show that a conclusion is plausible 
C)  indicate that a conclusion is likely 
D)  state a conclusion as precisely as possible

Question 19

Which of the following does "doing philosophy" require most of all?

Accepted Answer

A)  devoting a lot of time to thinking 
B)  considering whether you might be wrong 
C)  knowing what you believe 
D)  having good writing skills 
A)  devoting a lot of time to thinking 
B)  considering whether you might be wrong 
C)  knowing what you believe 
D)  having good writing skills

Question 20

Consequences of arguments are important mainly because _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  They are required to make the argument work. 
B)  They tell whether the argument is logical. 
C)  They contribute to the argument's persuasiveness. 
D)  They show what other principles the arguer must be committed to. 
A)  They are required to make the argument work. 
B)  They tell whether the argument is logical. 
C)  They contribute to the argument's persuasiveness. 
D)  They show what other principles the arguer must be committed to.

The term dialectical means ______.

An argumentative fallacy is _____.

Why is the "Garden of Eden" stage of thinking unsustainable?

Which is the most significant hallmark of the "Stage 3" critical thinker?

Why is it important to determine and state one's assumptions?

Why are generalizations often fallacious? How can one best guard against generalizing too hastily?

The role of premises in an argument is to _____.

Philosophy is of greatest help in the search for _____.

What is critical thinking? How is critical thinking important to philosophy?

What is deficient about the "Garden of Eden" and "anything goes" stages of thinking? Why would someone want to progress from those stages into the "critical thinking" stage?

Long ago, the field of philosophy was_______ than it is today.

Consistency between beliefs is important because ______.

The ancient Greek definition of happiness is based on _____.

Issues and statements must be defined as clearly as possible so that _____.

What is philosophy? Why is it worth studying?

Philosophy can most of all help a person to think more _____.

Why are causal fallacies committed? What do they have in common with each other?

A deductive argument's purpose is to _____.

Which of the following does "doing philosophy" require most of all?

Consequences of arguments are important mainly because _____.

What Is the Philosophers Way Socrates and the Examined Life

Who Are You Consciousness, Identity, and the Self

Are You Free Freedom and Determinism

How Can We Know the Nature of Reality Philosophical Foundations

What Is Real What Is True Further Explorations

Is There a Spiritual Reality Exploring the Philosophy of Religion

Are There Moral Truths Thinking About Ethics

What Are Right Actions Constructing an Ethical Theory

What Is Social Justice Creating a Just State

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Exam 1: What Is Philosophy Thinking Philosophically About Life

The term dialectical means ______.

An argumentative fallacy is _____.

Why is the "Garden of Eden" stage of thinking unsustainable?

Which is the most significant hallmark of the "Stage 3" critical thinker?

Why is it important to determine and state one's assumptions?

Why are generalizations often fallacious? How can one best guard against generalizing too hastily?

The role of premises in an argument is to _____.

Philosophy is of greatest help in the search for _____.

What is critical thinking? How is critical thinking important to philosophy?

What is deficient about the "Garden of Eden" and "anything goes" stages of thinking? Why would someone want to progress from those stages into the "critical thinking" stage?

Long ago, the field of philosophy was_______ than it is today.

Consistency between beliefs is important because ______.

The ancient Greek definition of happiness is based on _____.

Issues and statements must be defined as clearly as possible so that _____.

What is philosophy? Why is it worth studying?

Philosophy can most of all help a person to think more _____.

Why are causal fallacies committed? What do they have in common with each other?

A deductive argument's purpose is to _____.

Which of the following does "doing philosophy" require most of all?

Consequences of arguments are important mainly because _____.

What Is the Philosophers Way Socrates and the Examined Life

Who Are You Consciousness, Identity, and the Self

Are You Free Freedom and Determinism

How Can We Know the Nature of Reality Philosophical Foundations

What Is Real What Is True Further Explorations

Is There a Spiritual Reality Exploring the Philosophy of Religion

Are There Moral Truths Thinking About Ethics

What Are Right Actions Constructing an Ethical Theory

What Is Social Justice Creating a Just State

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