Chapter 8 New Flashcards

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The negation of a proposition, or the combination of the proposition and its negation. “A and not-A” is a contradiction.

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contradiction

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In accordance with our feelings or expectations

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intuitive

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Practical; based on what works regardless of theoretical considerations, principles, moral implications, or truth.

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pragmatic

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That which shows itself to be wrong. A self-refuting argument is one in which the conclusion is inconsistent with one or more of the premises.

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self-refuting

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5
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To go beyond

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transcend

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