In argument diagrams, __________. (Points : 1) premises cannot work together to

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In argument diagrams, __________. (Points : 1)        premises cannot work together to support another claim
       conclusions support the premises
       single premises can support a conclusion or another premise
       premises can only support conclusions Question 2.2. Which of the following is likely to indicate a conclusion? (Points : 1)        Assuming that
       Given that
       It follows that
       Provided that Question 3.3. An argument is __________. (Points : 1)        something that necessitates an exchange
       a verbal dispute
       something that requires a winner and a loser
       a defense of a position Question 4.4. Premises and conclusions have which of the following in common? (Points : 1)        They are components of arguments.
       They are both often expressed as questions.
       They are explanations.
       They both must always be true. Question 5.5. According to Chapter 1, philosophy is __________. (Points : 1)        equivalent to logic
       something that does not analyze emotions
       something that not everyone can do
       focused on clarifying ideas Question 6.6. Identify the conclusion of the following argument.

Too many intravenous drug users continue to risk their lives by sharing dirty needles. We should supply drug addicts with a way to get clean needles. This would lower the rate of AIDS in this high-risk population as well as allow for the opportunity to educate and attempt to aid those who are addicted to heroin and other intravenous drugs. (Points : 1)        We should supply drug addicts with a way to get clean needles.
       Too many intravenous drug users risk their lives by sharing needles.
       Providing clean needles would lower the rate of AIDS in this population.
       Providing clean needles would provide an opportunity for education. Question 7.7. This perspective critiques logic by claiming that logic is an invention of humanity. (Points : 1)        Intellectual
       Deontological
       Postmodern
       Modern Question 8.8. An argument can have __________. (Points : 1)        no more than five premises
       only false premises
       only false conclusions
       any number of premises Question 9.9. Which of these options is a premise of the following argument?

I know that Stephen has a lot of money. His parents drive a Mercedes. His dogs wear cashmere sweaters, and he paid cash for his Hummer. (Points : 1)        Stephen has a lot of money.
       His parents drive a Mercedes.
       All the sentences are premises.
       None of the sentences are premises. Question 10.10. The word “because” is __________. (Points : 1)        a conjunction
       a bad word to use if you want to make your argument clear
       an premise indicator
       not a good word to start a sentence Question 11.11. Inference is __________. (Points : 1)        the process of drawing a conclusion from supporting premises
       the process of drawing premises from conclusions
       an act of the mind that is never trustworthy
       the assumptions that one has about reality Question 12.12. To put an argument into standard form, one should identify __________. (Points : 1)        who benefits from winning
       the premises and the conclusion
       whether the conclusion is true
       whether it is interesting Question 13.13. This is one way to determine if one is encountering an explanation versus an argument. (Points : 1)        In explanations, the conclusion is less controversial than the premises.
       In arguments, the premises is more controversial than the conclusion.
       In explanations, the conclusion is more controversial than the premises.
       In explanations, the conclusion does not matter. Question 14.14. The authors of this text claim that logic is __________. (Points : 1)        a human invention
       something that only exists in certain parts of the world
       something that began in England
       a human attribute that can be learned Question 15.15. The term critical in critical thinking means which of the following? (Points : 1)        Negatively attacking something
       Having the habit of carefully evaluating ideas and beliefs
       Not caring what others think
       Thinking in line with majority opinions Question 16.16. In inductive arguments, __________. (Points : 1)        the conclusion follows necessarily from the premises
       one seeks a valid form
       true premises guarantee the truth of the conclusion
       the conclusion follows from the premises in a probabilistic manner Question 17.17. Which of the following is a conclusion marker? (Points : 1)        Since
       Because
       Therefore
       Never Question 18.18. Is the following an argument or an explanation?

The reason it is so hot lately is that the wind has been coming from the south. (Points : 1)        Argument
       Explanation
       Both of these
       None of these Question 19.19. Informal logic is __________. (Points : 1)        the study of mathematical properties of languages
       the study of arguments as they exist in everyday language
       the study of formal validity without a focus on everyday usages of critical thinking
       the scientific examination of special truths Question 20.20. According to the authors, judgments of faith __________. (Points : 1)        have no place in logical reasoning
       should be warranted
       should have no reasons supporting them
       always result in religious conflict In argument diagrams, __________. (Points : 1)        premises cannot work together to support another claim
       conclusions support the premises
       single premises can support a conclusion or another premise
       premises can only support conclusions

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I will try to answer all .

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premises can only support conclusions

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It follows that

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something that necessitates an exchange

Question 4

They are components of arguments.

Question 5

Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existance.

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Providing clean needles would lower the rate of AIDS in this population.

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Intellectual

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any number of premises

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His parents drive a Mercedes.

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not a good word to start a sentence

Question 11

the process of drawing a conclusion from supporting premises

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the premises and the conclusion

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In explanations, the conclusion represents an accepted fact and the reason represents a cause of that fact.

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a human invention

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Having the habit of carefully evaluating ideas and beliefs

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one seeks a valid form

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Therefore

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Explanation

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the study of arguments as they exist in everyday language

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have no place in logical reasoning

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