CLT Logic and Ethics

Question 1

What is a syllogism?

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A logical argument with two premises and a conclusion

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A type of mathematical equation

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A literary technique

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A grammatical structure

Question 2

What is the ad hominem fallacy?

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Attacking the person making the argument rather than the argument itself

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A valid form of debate

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Arguing from authority

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Making a generalization

Question 3

What is virtue ethics?

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An ethical framework focused on developing moral character traits rather than following rules

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A system of laws

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A religious doctrine

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A mathematical theory

Question 4

What is the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning?

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Deductive goes from general to specific; inductive goes from specific to general

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They are the same

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Deductive uses evidence; inductive uses logic

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Inductive is always more reliable

Question 5

What is the straw man fallacy?

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Misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to attack

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Building a strong argument

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Using analogies

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Citing statistics

Question 6

What is natural law theory in ethics?

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The view that moral truths are discoverable through human reason and are universal

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A theory about physical laws of nature

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A legal framework only

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A religious doctrine exclusive to one faith