Understanding Argument from Ignorance

Understanding Argument from Ignorance

Assessment

Interactive Video

Philosophy

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an argument from ignorance primarily based on?

The lack of evidence to prove a claim true or false

The popularity of the claim among people

A strong set of evidence supporting a claim

The intelligence of the person making the argument

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In logical debates, who is responsible for providing evidence when a claim is made?

The person making the claim

The moderator

The audience

The opponent

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can arguments from ignorance be countered effectively?

By turning the argument back on the user

By agreeing with the argument

By ignoring them

By providing more evidence

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a context where arguments from ignorance commonly appear?

Informal discussions

Scientific research

Advertising

Politics

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you consider to distinguish between a fallacious argument and valid reasoning?

Whether the argument is popular

Whether the absence of evidence could suggest other possibilities

Whether the argument is made by an expert

Whether the argument is simple to understand