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1Defining the idea of “personhood” in the abortion debate would be an example of clarifying which of the following?
- AFact
- BConcept
- CMorality
2It is possible for two opposing sides in an argument to disagree on key facts within a debate but still move on to discuss concepts and morality.
- ATrue
- BFalse
3The resolution of the moral aspects of the issue is the proper subject of ethics.
- ATrue
- BFalse
4Which of the following is a normative statement?
- AValue statement
- BFact statement
- CObjective statement
- DSubjective statement
5Are value claims subjective or objective?
- ASubjective
- BObjective
- CThat’s a matter of debate
- Dneither
6A statement that is true or false regardless of opinion is a(n)
- AValue statement
- BFact statement
- CObjective statement
- DSubjective statment
7In any argument there are two things to consider, the quality of the reasoning and the quality of the __________
- APremises
- BFacts
- CArguer
- DStructure
8An argument where the premises fail to provide adequate support for the conclusions is called a(n)
- AFallacy
- BInductive
- CDeductive
- Dnon-sequitur
9When looking at premise quality, which of the following is not a main consideration?
- AThe premise is consistent with your background/experience
- BThe premise is consistent with your observations
- CThe premise is consistent with credible sources
- DThe premise is commonly believed
10Which of the following argument types is based on drawing a likeness between two things and then claiming that their similarities make further similarities more likely?
- AArgument by Analogy
- BArgument by Example
- CArgument from Authority
11An authority can have all of the right credentials, but still not be a useful witness if they are biased.
- ATrue
- BFalse
12Which of the following weakens an Argument from Example?
- ACounter-examples
- BMore examples
- CMore specific examples
- DRelevant examples
13Which of the stages is the claim that this is the best way to accomplish a certain goal?
- ASuccess Conditions
- BOptimal Means Condition
- CEnds-Justify-Means Condition
- DCompletion Condition
14Which stage of a “should” argument evaluates whether or not the pieces are in place to follow through with the planned course of action?
- ASuccess Conditions
- BOptimal Means Condition
- CEnds-Justify-Means Condition
- DCompletion Condition
15Which stage of a “should” argument acknowledges that there are going to be costs or downsides to even the best plan?
- ASuccess Conditions
- BOptimal Means Condition
- CEnds-Justify-Means Condition
- DCompletion Condition
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- PHIL 2003 Quiz on Concept 1 Practice Quiz, created by Adam Peterson on 27/04/2018.
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- Adam Peterson
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