The form of denying the antecedent is: ________
a. if p then q; p; therefore q
b. if p then q; q; therefore p
c. if p then q; not q; therefore not p
d. if p then q; not p; therefore not q
d
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Which of the following are true of liars? (Choose all that apply.)A) They often tend to backtrack to fill in forgotten or incorrect details.B) They rarely experience cognitive or emotional overload.C) They are likely to move less and blink less.D) They tend to make fewer speech errors than do truth tellers.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
According to Thrasymachus, justice ultimately serves:
a. the interest of the weaker. b. the interest of the stronger. c. the interest of the government. d. all of these choices. e. none of these choices.
In the context of W. D. Ross's seven prima facie duties, ________ is a moral duty of loyalty that stems from a commitment made in the past.
A. nonmaleficence B. justice C. beneficence D. fidelity
________ in the following argument: "Bill will drive if Heather doesn't drive. But Heather won't drive, because she lost her driver's license and her right leg is in a cast. Therefore, Bill will drive."
A. The premises are independent B. The premises are linked C. Some of the premises are linked and some are independent D. None of the answers are correct