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PHI 200 / PHI200

Sophia Ethics Milestones

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between philosophy and science?

Philosophy is concerned with how to understand and interpret scientific facts.

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between philosophy and science?
Philosophy helps define concepts that are at the center of scientific study.

Philosophy pursues truths that cannot be determined through empirical observation.

Which of the following is a philosophical question?

Is it possible for a computer to have free will?

What would life on other planets mean for us?

How much freedom should individuals have?

Which of the following is a benefit of philosophy?

Consistency is maintained between actions and beliefs.

People learn to ask questions about the foundations of moral judgments.

We learn to recognize and guard against bias

Which step of philosophical inquiry has Amy just done?

Identify positions on the question

In order to approach the question philosophically, what should his first step be?

Dan should ask, "What is a sport?"

Which of the following actions represents the step, "Advance a Thesis"?
A principal says students should focus more on academics than extracurricular activities.

Which of the following is an argument?
Given my brother's passion for the outdoors, he would make a good forest ranger.
Simon's restaurant receives the best reviews from local food critics. Therefore, Simon's restaurant is the best restaurant in the city.

Shakespeare wrote The Tempest. The Tempest was written by an Englishman in the 1600s. Therefore, Shakespeare was an Englishman in the 1600s.

Consider the following argument: (1) Since eating trans fat increases "bad" cholesterol, (2) and "bad" cholesterol is related to a number of heart problems, (3) eating trans fats is unhealthy. (4) Trans fats have no known health benefits.

Which of the four numbered statements is the conclusion?

3

Which one is the conclusion?

Jeremy is financially irresponsible.
Anthony is sick.

Which of the following is an inductive argument?

Lisa is an artist. Most artists are extremely talented. Therefore, Lisa is probably extremely talented.

Which of the following is a deductive argument?

Richard works out three days a week. Everyone who works out multiple times a week is strong. Therefore, Richard is strong.

There is no circumstance under which my town will ever cancel fireworks on the Fourth of July. So even if it's pouring rain, the fireworks will happen.

4. Which of the following is a strong inductive argument?

Matt is into 1980s hip-hop. Run DMC is one of the most popular hip-hop groups from the 1980s. Therefore Matt is into Run DMC's music.

Amy works for a company called Dewey, Cheatum, and Livingston. Some of that company's employees are accountants. Amy is probably an accountant.
Which type of argument is this?

Weak inductive

Everyone named Bethany has exquisite taste in furniture. My sister's name is Bethany. My sister therefore has exquisite taste in furniture