Which of the following best describes an argument in the context of critical thinking?
A. the process of defending a deeply held belief without considering opposing evidence
B. attempting to provide rational support for a claim with a set of premises
C. two people angrily disagreeing with one another over an important issue and calling each other nasty names
D. None of these answers is correct.
Answer: B
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A) ? (B ? ?Y)] Given that A and B are true and X and Y are false, determine the truth value of Proposition 2H. A) True. B) False.
According to Heidegger, the main problem with philosophy is that
a. it never gives us definite answers. b. it neglects the findings of science and technology. c. it is too poetic. d. it is burdened with the residue of past metaphysical systems.
The fallacy of false dilemma involves
A. assuming the point to be proved. B. relying on an ambiguity in the meaning of one or more premises. C. assuming that a certain list of alternatives is complete when it isn't. D. relying on a controversial moral principle in order to solve a dilemma.
The ring of Gyges can best be described as which of the following?
A) A ring of inheritance indicating royalty B) A ring that represents a committed romance C) A ring that can make the wearer invisible D) A geological formation in ancient Greece