Week 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the take home message that Frank emphasized?
A
What is the case is not necessarily what ought to be the case
2
Q
Which are statements?
1) You should listen to the head nurse
2) Look out!
3) You should look out for the head nurse!
4) I am scared of the head nurse.
5) Please don’t tell the head nurse!
A
All but 2) and 5)
3
Q
Ontology =
A
The study of what exists
4
Q
Questions asked by ontology?
A
Does God exist?
Are miracles possible?
Is there anything that is necessarily true?
Do we have free will?
5
Q
Is “You should listen to the head nurse” an argument?
A
No, requires a set of statements, one of which is supported by the others
