Dialogue Flashcards
Name the 4 types of judgement
Preference
Prescription
Reality
Value
Define judgement of preference
Proposition that is subjective in relation to tastes and preferences
Give an example of judgement of preference
I like Christmas festivities
Define judgement of prescription
Proposition stating a recommendation or obligation. Reinforces a need to accomplish an act, modify a situation, solve a problem.
Give an example of judgement of prescription
Never kill, don’t steal, don’t cheat.
Define judgement of reality
Proposition attempting to be objective regarding observable facts, an event, a person’s observations. May be false.
Give an example of judgement of reality
The media influences our society.
Define judgement of value
Proposition that gives more weight to certain values than to others.
Give an example of judgement of value
Money buys happiness.
Name the 4 types of reasoning
Induction
Deduction
Analogy
Hypothesis
Define induction
Reasoning that comes up with a general rule based on several specific judgements having common characteristics. General rule can also be applied to other judgements of same type.
Give an example of induction + label each sentence
In order to get good grades, I study often. (Opinion)
I’ve always studied often, and I’ve never gotten a bad mark on a test. (Back-up)
Therefore, studying must be an effective way to get good grades. (General rule)
Define deduction
Reasoning consisting of applying a general rule to a judgement or a group of judgements in order to reach a conclusion.
Give an example of deduction + label each sentence
In New Brunswick, people speak french and english. (General rule)
NB is in Canada. (Back-up)
Therefore, Canada must be bilingual. (Conclusion)
Define analogy
Resemblance that is drawn between things/people in order to reach a conlcusion.