Which of the following is a word or phrase that typically indicates an analogy?
A. "therefore"
B. "similar to"
C. "dream journal"
D. "because"
Answer: B
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INSTRUCTIONS: The following problems relate to identifying and evaluating inductive and deductive arguments. Select the best answer for each. James Bloomfield, the widely respected expert on art authentication, says that the painting recently discovered in the basement of the art museum is a genuine Picasso. Therefore, we conclude that the painting is indeed a genuine Picasso
A) Deductive, invalid. B) Inductive, weak. C) Deductive, valid. D) Inductive, cogent. E) Inductive, strong.
Virtue Ethics helps us determine
A) Whether an action is moral. B) Whether a form of ethical reasoning is virtuous. C) How to calculate between consequential and nonconsequential reasoning. D) How we ought to be.
Proponents of legalization argue that the “War on Drugs” is a waste of money
How does the DEA respond to this charge?
a. The DEA notes that only five percent of Americans use drugs—that’s proof that they are winning the war on drugs. b. Strong drug enforcement policies increase risk and hence the cost of drugs. Higher cost lowers demand. c. Drugs have more than simply monetary costs—the cost of drugs can be measured in lost lives. d. All of the above
John Arthur agrees with Peter Singer that we are obligated to
prevent something bad from happening, if we are not thereby forced to sacrifice anything of comparable moral importance, but he disagrees with the conclusion Singer draws.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.