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WorksheetsNat 5 AiA
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 12mins
A statement...
is a sentence with a truth value.
is always a premise in an argument.
has at least six words
can be called 'valid' in philosophy.
In philosophy an argument...
is a collection of statements which give evidence for a central claim.
is a diagram that shows how the premises and conclusion are related to one another.
is a clear and obvious way of presenting the reasons for a given conclusion.
is a collection of sentences which give evidence for a central claim.
A premise must... (multiple correct answers)
always be true.
be a statement.
have a truth value.
give evidence for the conclusion.
In philosophy, a conclusion is...
what an argument is trying to show the truth of.
the last part of an argument.
the end of a discussion.
a claim that is always explicit.
In philosophy, a conclusion must be...
a statement.
a premise in another argument.
an imperative.
made clear with indicator words.
Which of the following might be indicator words? (multiple correct answers)
because
since
unless
clearly
like
When working well, an 'Inductive' argument... (multiple correct answers)
argues towards the high probability of the conclusion.
argues towards the certainty of the conclusion.
...'s conclusion may be true if the premises are true.
...'s must be true if the premises are true.
When working well, an 'deductive' argument... (multiple correct answers)
argues towards the high probability of the conclusion.
argues towards the certainty of the conclusion.
...'s conclusion may be true if the premises are true.
...'s conclusion must be true if the premises are true.
Which of the following types of sentences are not able to function as premises in an argument? (multiple correct answers)
statements
imperatives
expressions of emotion
questions
All basketballs are round.
The Earth is round.
Therefore, the Earth is a basketball.
Valid
Invalid
All ceilings are attached to walls.
All doors are attached to walls.
Therefore, all doors are ceilings.
Valid
Invalid
All dogs are green.
Anything that is green is a fish.
Therefore, all dogs are fish.
Valid
Invalid
If Socrates was a philosopher, then he wasn't a historian.
Socrates wasn't a historian.
So Socrates was a philosopher.
Valid
Invalid
What kind of informal fallacy is in this argument?
"I don't think we should listen to Greta Thunberg. I mean, she's still a child! What does she know about global warming?"
False Dilemma
Illegitimate Appeal to Authority
Slippery Slope
Attacking the Person
No fallacy!
Name the fallacy:
"Either the UK tightens its immigration laws, or we'll be overrun by immigrants by this time next year!"
False dilemma
Illegitimate appeal to authority
Slippery Slope
Attacking the person
No fallacy
Name the fallacy:
"If we go into a second lockdown, pubs and restaurants will all go out of business, unemployment will skyrocket, and people will start rioting in the streets."
False dilemma
Illegitimate appeal to authority
Slippery Slope
Attacking the person
No fallacy
Name the fallacy:
"You don't even need to sit your driving test. Ms. McClean says the police never even check, so you can just start driving."
False dilemma
Illegitimate appeal to authority
Slippery Slope
Attacking the person
No fallacy
What's the correct definition of the "False Dilemma" fallacy?
When only two options are given in an argument.
When someone uses false information in their argument.
When someone tries to distract you with a dilemma.
When only a limited number of options are given, when there are other possibilities.
What's the definition of the "Illegitimate Appeal to Authority" fallacy?
When someone in a position of power says something false.
When we are asked to accept an argument because some person or group asserts it, when they are not an authority in that area.
When a powerful group tries to make you accept their argument.
When we are asked to accept an argument without evidence.
What is the definition of the "Slippery Slope" fallacy?
When an argument depends on assumptions.
When an argument is given that suggests that one thing will inevitably lead to another with insufficient evidence.
When the argument given has a valid structure but the premises are not true.
When an argument relies on the listener being scared of the final conclusion.
What is the definition of the "Attacking the Person" fallacy?
When an argument focuses on someone's looks.
When the argument descends into a fistfight.
When the argument focuses on other points that a person has made, instead of those relevant to the argument in question.
When the argument attacks the person who has made an argument, rather than the argument itself.
