Crash Course Philosophy Ep 2

According to Aristotle, what is the distinguishing characteristic of humans?

• Creativity

• Rationality

• Physical strength

• Emotional intelligence

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What is a common mistake people make when trying to argue?

• Using too many facts

• Agreeing with the opponent

• Confusing loudness with a good argument

• Being too quiet

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Which part of Plato's tripartite soul is responsible for seeking truth and being swayed by facts?

• Appetitive part

• Emotional part

• Spirited part

• Rational part

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What drives the appetitive part of the soul according to Plato?

• Sympathy and emotions

• Carnal and visceral temptations

• Rational thinking

• Honor and duty

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What is the main rule of a deductive argument?

• If the premises are true, the conclusion must be true

• The conclusion must be surprising

• If the premises are false, the conclusion must be false

• The premises must be emotional

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What does it mean for an argument to be valid?

• If the premises are true, the conclusion cannot be false

• The conclusion is surprising

• The premises are false

• The premises are emotional

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Why is the argument 'All humans are mortal. Socrates is a human. Therefore, Socrates was Plato’s teacher' invalid?

• Because the premises do not support the conclusion

• Because Socrates was not a human

• Because all humans are not mortal

• Because Plato was not a teacher

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What is the difference between validity and truth in an argument?

• Validity means the conclusion is surprising, truth means it is expected

• Validity means the premises support the conclusion, truth means the premises are factual

• Validity means the premises are false, truth means they are true

• Validity means the premises are emotional, truth means they are factual

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What is a deductively sound argument?

• An argument with emotional premises

• An argument with surprising conclusions

• An argument with false premises

• An argument with true premises and a valid conclusion

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Why are deductive truths usually considered obvious?

• Because they are based on emotional premises

• Because they start with known, true premises

• Because they are always false

• Because they are surprising

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