HZB 3M1 - Multiple Choice Practice: Logic and Critical Thinking

Asserting that if we allow A to happen, then Z will happen subsequently too, therefore A should not happen.

• Logical Fallacy

• Premise

• Conclusion

• Ockham's Razor

• Slippery Slope

An error in logic and reasoning.

• Logical Fallacy

• Premise

• Conclusion

• Ockham's Razor

• Slippery Slope

The idea that, in trying to understand something, getting unnecessary information out of the way is the fastest way to the truth or best possible explanation. IE: Eliminate the unlikely outcomes to reveal the likely truth.

• Logical Fallacy

• Premise

• Conclusion

• Ockham's Razor

• Slippery Slope

The propositions used to show the conclusion true (your evidence or reasons).

• Logical Fallacy

• Premise

• Conclusion

• Ockham's Razor

• Slippery Slope

The single proposition/statement argued as true based on the premises. IE: What you are arguing, Your Point.

• Logical Fallacy

• Premise

• Conclusion

• Ockham's Razor

• Slippery Slope

The theory that there is one PHYSICAL reality and no others.

• Existentialism

• Idealism (monism)

• Materialism (monism)

• Determinism

• Compatibilism

Match the appropriate term from the drop down box to the definition. 7. Attempts to blend free will and determinism.

• Existentialism

• Idealism (monism)

• Materialism (monism)

• Determinism

• Compatibilism

A belief that all events, including human action, are ultimately determined by causes external to the will.

• Existentialism

• Idealism (monism)

• Materialism (monism)

• Determinism

• Compatibilism

The theory that there is one NON-PHYSICAL reality which is made of ideas.

• Existentialism

• Idealism (monism)

• Materialism (monism)

• Determinism

• Compatibilism

Humans create meaning, purpose, and ultimate reality themselves.

• Existentialism

• Idealism (monism)

• Materialism (monism)

• Determinism

• Compatibilism