Intro to Logic Chapter 7 Reading Assignment

Who wants solid evidence according to the text?

• Judges and juries

• Artists and musicians

• Chefs and cooks

• Athletes and coaches

What is indispensable for making a case or supporting an argument?

• Creativity

• Solid evidence

• Imagination

• Humor

What question do philosophers and logicians ask about an argument?

• Is it entertaining?

• Is its thinking pattern reasonable?

• Is it easy to understand?

• Is it popular?

What is an example of physical evidence mentioned in the text?

• A person's testimony

• A lead pipe

• A broken window

• A candle stick

What type of evidence involves arrangements of people and things in a particular place at a particular time?

• Physical evidence

• Testimony

• Circumstantial evidence

• Documentation

What is testimony according to the text?

• Physical objects used as evidence

• Arrangements of people and things

• A person's affirmation or denial of information

• Data and documentation

What is a thought experiment as described in the text?

• A real-world experiment conducted in a lab

• An imaginary story designed to challenge our thinking

• A physical test of a scientific theory

• A historical analysis of past events

According to the text, what does the "w±s" approach suggest about the world?

• The world is exactly as it appears to be.

• The world is more or less what it seems to be.

• The world is completely different from what it seems.

• The world is an illusion created by our minds.

What does the text suggest about our sensory experiences?

• They are always accurate and reliable.

• They are influenced by what we believe we are experiencing.

• They are completely disconnected from reality.

• They are controlled by external forces.

What does it mean for evidence to be relevant?

• It is connected to the claim.

• It is typical of the class it belongs to.

• It is enough to support the claim.

• It can be accessed by others.