Philosophy Lesson 3

What is inductive reasoning based on?

• The predictability of nature

• The ability to argue effectively

• The randomness of events

• The certainty of conclusions

What does deductive reasoning provide?

• Predictions about the future

• Certain answers

• Personal experiences

• Probabilities

What is NOT a characteristic of inductive arguments?

• They provide certainty

• They work in terms of probabilities

• They rely on past experiences

• They predict the future

What is abduction also known as?

• Kidnapping

• Inference to the best explanation

• Deductive reasoning

• Inductive reasoning

What did Sherlock Holmes say about eliminating the impossible?

• It's the basis of deductive reasoning

• It's a waste of time

• Whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth

• It's the only way to find the truth

What is a counterargument?

• A new topic of discussion

• A form of inductive reasoning

• An agreement with the initial argument

• An argument in opposition to another argument

What did Gorgias falsely claim about Socrates?

• That he loved peanut M&Ms

• That he never argued

• That he couldn't grow a beard

• That he was a great philosopher

What is the Socratic method known for?

• Bringing interlocutors closer to the truth

• Winning arguments

• Providing certain answers

• Predicting the future

What does abduction reason by?

• Using past experiences

• Ruling out possible explanations

• Following a strict set of rules

• Providing certain answers

Why are philosophers not disappointed when presented with a counterargument?

• Because it allows them to avoid the truth

• Because it means they win the argument

• Because it changes the topic

• Because it helps them reject false beliefs