From a critical thinking standpoint, an argument can be a good argument even if it is seriously lacking in clarity, precision, relevance, and completeness.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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A sorites is
a. an argument missing one or more statements b. an argument not in categorical form c. an argument requiring a bar d. an argument consisting of at least two syllogisms
According to Sidgwick, philosophers often make mistakes when
a. they fail to accept tautologies as true. b. they look carefully to see whether an axiom is correct. c. they fail to distinguish sham axioms from true ones. d. all of these answers. e. none of these answers.
INSTRUCTIONS: Select the answer that best characterizes each argument. Cynthia, you know a lot about geography. Tell me. Does Zambia share a border with the Congo?
A) No fallacy. B) Begging the question. C) Division. D) Complex question. E) Missing the point.
How many stages on "life's way" did Kierkegaard identify?
a. 3 b. 5 c. 7 d. 9