Chapter 1 Key terms Flash cards

Question 1

Philosophy

Answer 1

A field of Study

Question 2

Conclusion

Answer 2

The statement being supported

Question 3

Inference to the best explanation

Answer 3

The procedure of choosing the hypothesis or theory that best explains the available data.

Question 4

Axiology

Answer 4

The study of aesthetic and moral value

Question 5

Fallacy

Answer 5

A mistaken belief

Question 6

Argument

Answer 6

A group of statements in which one of them is meant to be supported by the others.

Question 7

Premise

Answer 7

Statements supporting the conclusion

Question 8

Deductive Argument

Answer 8

a set of premises that logically lead to a conclusion that is guaranteed to be true

Question 9

Metaphysics

Answer 9

The study of reality in the broadest sense

Question 10

Ethics

Answer 10

the branch of knowledge that deals with moral principles.

Question 11

Straw man

Answer 11

Purposefully misinterpreting a person’s views so they can be more easily attacked or dismissed

Question 12

Logic

Answer 12

The study of correct reasoning

Question 13

Inductive Argument

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a statement that uses specific observations or premises to make a broader generalization.

Question 14

Epistemology

Answer 14

The study of knowledge

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Statement

Answer 15

An assertion that something is or is not

Question 16

Appeal to the personal

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Rejecting a statement on the grounds that it comes from a particular person

Question 17

Appeal to popularity

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A claim is true simply because many people believe it

Question 18

Genetic Fallacy

Answer 18

Arguing that a statement is true or false based on it’s source

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Equivocation

Answer 19

Arguing that a statement is true/false based on it’s source

Question 20

False dilemma

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You are forced to choose between two unattractive possibilities and only one can be true

Question 21

appeal to ignorance

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A claim is true because it hasn’t been proven false OR A claim is false because it hasn’t been proven true.

Question 22

begging the question

Answer 22

Trying to prove a conclusion by using itself as support

Question 23

Slippery slope

Answer 23

Arguing that something should not be done because it will lead to other actions

Question 24

Composition

Answer 24

Arguing incorrectly that what can be said of the parts can also be said of the whole

Question 25

Division

Answer 25

Arguing incorrectly that what can be said of the whole can also be said of the parts.