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

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Logical Fallacy

b)

Premise

c)

Conclusion

d)

Ockham's Razor

e)

Slippery Slope

2.

An error in logic and reasoning.

a)

Logical Fallacy

b)

Premise

c)

Conclusion

d)

Ockham's Razor

e)

Slippery Slope

3.

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.

a)

Logical Fallacy

b)

Premise

c)

Conclusion

d)

Ockham's Razor

e)

Slippery Slope

4.

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

a)

Logical Fallacy

b)

Premise

c)

Conclusion

d)

Ockham's Razor

e)

Slippery Slope

5.

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

a)

Logical Fallacy

b)

Premise

c)

Conclusion

d)

Ockham's Razor

e)

Slippery Slope

6.

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

a)

Existentialism

b)

Idealism (monism)

c)

Materialism (monism)

d)

Determinism

e)

Compatibilism

7.

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

a)

Existentialism

b)

Idealism (monism)

c)

Materialism (monism)

d)

Determinism

e)

Compatibilism

8.

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

a)

Existentialism

b)

Idealism (monism)

c)

Materialism (monism)

d)

Determinism

e)

Compatibilism

9.

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

a)

Existentialism

b)

Idealism (monism)

c)

Materialism (monism)

d)

Determinism

e)

Compatibilism

10.

Humans create meaning, purpose, and ultimate reality themselves.

a)

Existentialism

b)

Idealism (monism)

c)

Materialism (monism)

d)

Determinism

e)

Compatibilism

11.

Act as if every decision you make will become a universal law. You have a duty to do the right thing because it is the right thing to do.

a)

Moral Relativism

b)

Consequentialism

c)

Divine Command Theory

d)

The Categorical Imperative

e)

Moral Objectivism

12.

12. All morality comes from God.

a)

Moral Relativism

b)

Consequentialism

c)

Divine Command Theory

d)

The Categorical Imperative

e)

Moral Objectivism

13.

The idea that there is an agreed upon truth to ethics that applies to all.

a)

Moral Relativism

b)

Consequentialism

c)

Divine Command Theory

d)

The Categorical Imperative

e)

Moral Objectivism

14.

Morality can change from place to place depending on culture, religion, etc.

a)

Moral Relativism

b)

Consequentialism

c)

Divine Command Theory

d)

The Categorical Imperative

e)

Moral Objectivism

15.

All moral decisions should focus on “the end result.”

a)

Moral Relativism

b)

Consequentialism

c)

Divine Command Theory

d)

The Categorical Imperative

e)

Moral Objectivism

16.

Choose the philosopher whose views on ethics best reflect the statement below. The refusal to comply with certain laws or to pay taxes and fines, as a peaceful form of political protest.

a)

Utopia

b)

Dystopia

c)

Social Contract

d)

Civil Disobedience

e)

The Veil of Ignorance

17.

An implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, or between a government and the members of society.

a)

Utopia

b)

Dystopia

c)

Social Contract

d)

Civil Disobedience

e)

The Veil of Ignorance

18.

An imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect.

a)

Utopia

b)

Dystopia

c)

Social Contract

d)

Civil Disobedience

e)

The Veil of Ignorance

19.

A philosophical thought experiment where an individual must design a society without knowing who they will be within that society.

a)

Utopia

b)

Dystopia

c)

Social Contract

d)

Civil Disobedience

e)

The Veil of Ignorance

20.

An imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic.

a)

Utopia

b)

Dystopia

c)

Social Contract

d)

Civil Disobedience

e)

The Veil of Ignorance

21.

Untitled Question Mark only one oval.

(a)  

22.

Which of the following best defines an ARGUMENT?

a)

A dispute between two people

b)

A group of statements where a conclusion is supported by evidence

c)

A group of statements where a conclusion is not supported by evidence

d)

An angry garment of clothing

23.

According to Plato, using Logic and Reason allow us to get closer to KNOWING what is TRUE, an area studied in which branch of philosophy?

a)

Metaphysics

b)

Aesthetics

c)

Epistemology

d)

Social Philosophy

24.

Calling those in favor of a woman's right to choose (abortion) "child murderers" is an example of which type of fallacy?

a)

Bandwagon

b)

Equivocation

c)

Ad Hominem

d)

Loaded Term

25.

Arguing that allowing for assisted suicide might lead to teenagers murdering their parents for inheritance is an example of what type of fallacy?

a)

Loaded Term

b)

Straw Man

c)

Hasty Generalization

d)

Slippery Slope

26.

Arguing that Canada should maintain the Senate because we have always had a Senate is an example of what type of fallacy?

a)

Appeal to Ignorance

b)

Appeal to Tradition

c)

Bandwagon

d)

Attack on the Motive

27.

When Sherlock says to Watson "Shot in the dark, good one though" in reference to one of his theories being correct, Sherlock is acknowledging his use of what type of reasoning?

a)

Inductive

b)

Abductive

c)

Deductive

28.

When Sherlock says to Watson "I didn't know. I SAW," he alludes to making specific observations and drawing a conclusion. Which type of reasoning is this?

a)

Inductive

b)

Abductive

c)

Deductive

29.

“To lead a fulfilling life, we must make ethical decisions for ourselves, without any outside interference, creating meaning and accepting responsibility for our actions.”

a)

Confucius

b)

Existentialism

c)

Utilitarianism

d)

Egoism

30.

You are not responsible for the moral decisions of others, so do the right thing no matter what. Even if it means a bad result.

a)

Immanuel Kant + The Categorical Imperative

b)

Ayn Rand + Objectivism

c)

John Stuart Mill + Utilitarianism

d)

Jean Paul Sartre + Existentialism

31.

Which of the following philosophies is NOT CONSEQUENTIALIST?

a)

Objectivism/Egoism

b)

Deontology

c)

Hedonism

d)

Utilitarianism

32.

Ethical relativists argue that there is a universal answer to right and wrong that is shared everywhere.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

33.

Our class is on a camping trip together and have decided to rock climb together. We are all tied together for safety reasons, but at some point I stop to pet a hawk and fall. Dangling from the rock face, if I am not rescued, I will pull the whole class to their deaths. You are the closest to me but know that you cannot reach me in time. You realize that you have a Swiss Army knife in your pocket. Cutting me loose will save the entire class but lead to my death. For each of the options below, check the theories or philosophers who would pick the option.

a)

Egoists

b)

Immanuel Kant

c)

Utilitarians

34.

Our class is on a camping trip together and have decided to rock climb together. We are all tied together for safety reasons, but at some point I stop to pet a hawk and fall. Dangling from the rock face, if I am not rescued, I will pull the whole class to their deaths. You are the closest to me but know that you cannot reach me in time. You realize that you have a Swiss Army knife in your pocket. Cutting me loose will save the entire class but lead to my death. For each of the options below, check the theories or philosophers who would pick the option.

a)

Try to save Mr. Nott

b)

Egoists

c)

Immanuel Kant

d)

Utilitarians

35.

Which of the following is NOT a metaphysical question?

a)

An other animals qualify as persons?

b)

Does God exist?

c)

How should humans treat other species?

d)

Do humans have souls?

36.

Out of the following list, which aspect of traditional definitions of personhood does NOT describe dolphins?

a)

Complex emotions

b)

Self awareness

c)

Verbal language

d)

Sophisticated Cognitive Thinking

37.

The Ship of Theseus is a thought experiment about a ship that is constantly repaired until all parts have been replaced. What is this thought experiment intended to call into question?

a)

Free Will

b)

God

c)

Self and Personal Identity

d)

Mr. Nott

38.

The God Paradox (The Stone Paradox) asks if God can create a rock so heavy that God cannot lift it. Which aspect of God is this meant to question?

a)

Unlimited Power

b)

Unlimited Goodness

c)

Unlimited Knowledge

d)

God's ability to be everywhere and anywhere

39.

The belief in a single God or deity.

a)

Atheism

b)

Agnosticism

c)

Polytheism

d)

Monotheism

40.

The position of being “unsure” about God. A claim about knowledge.

a)

Atheism

b)

Agnosticism

c)

Polytheism

d)

Monotheism

41.

The belief that there is no God whatsoever, or at least that the monotheistic religions are incorrect. A lack of belief.

a)

Atheism

b)

Agnosticism

c)

Polytheism

d)

Monotheism

42.

The belief in multiple Gods or deities.

a)

Atheism

b)

Agnosticism

c)

Polytheism

d)

Monotheism

43.

A self-aware robot best exudes which key question from the metaphysics unit?

a)

Is there a God?

b)

What is a person?

c)

Is there a soul?

d)

What is reality?