Sextus Empiricus is our best source for our knowledge of Ancient:
a. stoicism
b. skepticism
c. dogmatism
d. Virtue ethics
e. Platonism
b
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When he arrived in Athens, Diogenes lived in:
1. an overturned tub. 2. a wooden shed. 3. the Acropolis. 4. a mansion.
Consider the following argument: "Ned argues that IT employees should be given the raise they were promised. But, of course, Ned thinks so because he works for IT. I believe we can safely ignore his argument." Which of the following fallacies has been committed in this argument?
A. the fallacy of look who's talking B. the fallacy of attacking the motive C. the fallacy of personal attack D. None of the answers are correct
Throughout this test, write your answer on the form provided. Erasure marks may cause the grading machine to mark your answer wrong. INSTRUCTIONS: The following selections relate to distinguishing arguments from nonarguments and identifying conclusions. Select the best answer for each. The 300 million people who live in the U.S. make up just 5% of the world's population, but they consume a
quarter of the world's oil supply. For much of the twentieth century, the U.S. was the world's largest oil producer, and its profligacy wasn't a pressing problem. Today, however, we are only the third-largest producer, behind Saudi Arabia and Russia. In terms of proven reserves, we have slipped to tenth place in the international rankings. John Cassidy, "Pump Dreams" A) Argument; conclusion: For much of the twentieth century ... a pressing problem. B) Nonargument. C) Argument; conclusion: In terms of proven reserves ... international rankings. D) Argument; conclusion: The 290 million people who live ... world's oil supply. E) Argument; conclusion: Today, however ... Saudi Arabia and Russia.
According to Kant, the only thing good without qualification is
A) an act itself, such as giving money to the needy. B) a good will. C) the consequence of an act. D) an act that is legal.