How does a strong critical thinker approach the difficulties of evaluating claims that use slanted language and emotionally loaded expressions?
What will be an ideal response
See the section "Slanted Language and Loaded Expressions" section of "Assessing the Substance—What Should I Believe?"
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Philosophical discussion of moral issues typically involves
a. the revision and modification of arguments. b. polished rhetoric and skill at debate. c. circular reasoning. d. determining what the majority thinks
According to your text, inductive logic is concerned with
a. those arguments that are not deductively valid b. arguments in which the premises are less than certain c. arguments in which the conclusion is probably true d. arguments in which the premises are probably true
Which of the following statements is true of Muhammad's beliefs in Islam?
A) ?He considered the "fatherhood" of Allah as idolatrous. B) ?He urged Muslims to practice polytheism and believe in all gods. C) ?He encouraged the representation of Allah through images. D) ?He encouraged race-based beliefs.
Which of the following is a nonmoral value?
A. altruism B. independence C. tolerance D. justice