Devry PHIL447/PHIL 447 week 2 quiz

Question 1.1.(TCOs 1 & 3) An argument is sound when(Points : 4)

it is true beyond a reasonable doubt.

there is enough support for the argument

the premise of an argument is doubtful.

the premise of a valid argument is in fact true.

Question 2.2.(TCOs 1 & 2) The word Since is a(Points : 4)

conclusion indicator.

premise indicator.

probability indicator.

deduction indicator.

Question 3.3.(TCOs 1 & 2) The premises of good inductive arguments(Points : 4)

are true beyond any possible doubt.

are true beyond a reasonable doubt.

support their conclusions.

neither answers nor support their conclusions.

Question 4.4.(TCOs 1 & 3) How would you rewrite the following claim to remedy problems of ambiguity?
Do not assume that common sense by itself solves the problem. Volunteer help requested: Come prepared to lift heavy equipment with construction helmet and work overalls.(Points : 4)

Volunteer help requested: Use heavy equipment to lift construction helmets and work overalls.

Volunteer help requested: Lift heavy equipment with your construction helmet and work overalls.

Volunteer help requested: Use a construction helmet and work overalls to lift heavy equipment.

Volunteer help requested: Wear construction helmet and work overalls, and be prepared to lift heavy equipment

Question 5.5.(TCOs 1 & 3) A precising definition(Points : 4)

takes on a special meaning in a given context.

reduces vagueness or generality.

can be used to persuade.

tell us what the word ordinarily means.