Multiple Choice Questions: Choose the best answer. 1. Arguments that try to prove their conclusions with rigorous‚ inescapable logic are __________. a. logically reliable b. inductive c. abductive d. deductive 2. An argument in which the conclusion is claimed to follow probably from the premises is __________. a. implicative b. inductive c. deductive d. none of the above 3. Which of the following is not a common induction indicator word or phrase? a. it logically follows that b. likely c. chances
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In Defense of Foucault’s Enlightenment Martin Alec N. Bautista 11035218 SUMMARY The Philosophical Area of Postmodernism has always been classified as a critique of the continuity established by modernism and the different claims it has towards truth and reality. Postmodernism puts into play different factors that contribute to the formation of the things that modernists consider to be clear and indubitable such as language‚ media‚ power‚ and social institutions that shape the way we conceive
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According to Kant‚ the fundamental principle of morality must be a categorical‚ rather than a hypothetical imperative‚ because an imperative based on reason alone is one that is a necessary truth‚ is a priori‚ and is one that applies to us because we are rational beings capable of fulfilling our moral obligations. Kant explains this essential truth is how "an action as objectively necessary in itself apart from its relation to a further end". This refers to how if the supreme principle of morality
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Abstract Artifact Theory about Fictional Characters Defended — Why Sainsbury’s Category-Mistake Objection is Mistaken Zsófia Zvolenszky* Institute of Philosophy‚ Eötvös University (ELTE) Abstract. In this paper‚ I explore a line of argument against one form of realism about fictional characters: abstract artifact theory (‘artifactualism’‚ for short)‚ the view according to which fictional characters like Harry Potter are part of our reality‚ but (unlike concrete entities like the Big Ben
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SOLUTIONS FOR MATH 55‚ HOMEWORK #1 Contact. If you see any errors in this solution set‚ or if you have any questions‚ feel free to email the GSI at isammis@math.berkeley.edu. Note about problem set 1. Because this is the first problem set and because it’s the introduction to formal logic‚ many questions on this set are of the form “write down an x equivalent to y.” There’s no intermediate work in such a problem—one simply writes the answer down and moves on. This is generally not the case
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Lecture 1: Obstacles to critical thinking: - - Egocentrism – Inability to see things at others’ points of view. I want you to support me and tell me that I’m right. I don’t want your rational analysis. Just support me no matter what. Adults are more egocentric Ethnocentrism – Or sociocentrism. My society‚ my ethnic background‚ etc. Stereotyping – Although there is a cognitive compensity to do this. Fear / Psychological Defensiveness – fear of questioning the beliefs Dogmatism – This
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The argument that I have chosen to discuss in this essay is the extreme liberal view. My aim is to show that this argument is false by critically examining and evaluating the argument and the consequences of the extreme liberal view. I am concentrating on the extreme liberal view because I find it to have many more consequences than the other three views. I also find it to be quite a controversial view that I’m sure is not widely held in society. The extreme liberal view states that “the foetus
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Behavior: Profiling Violent Offenders Profiling Jack the Ripper The term modus operandi is most commonly used in criminal cases. It is sometimes referred to by its initials‚ M.O. The prosecution in a criminal case does not have to prove modus operandi in any crime. However‚ identifying and proving the modus operandi of a crime can help the prosecution prove that it was the defendant who committed the crime charged. Modus operandi evidence is helpful to the prosecution if the prosecution has evidence
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treatments included the application of Modus @ 320 ml/ac hundred days after sowing‚ earthing up with tractor ridger or spade and combined application of Modus and earthing up against untreated control. The results revealed significant improvement in cane weight‚ cane formation cane and sugar yields due to reduced cane lodging in treated plots against control. A measurable increase in cane yield and CCS up to 15.26 and 14.68 % was recorded in the plots where Modus was applied along with earthing up‚
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The Bronx Science Geometry Teachers Proudly Present… THE (ULTIMATE) GEOMETRY REVIEW SHEET (2012 Edition) Some General Information The Regents Exam Basics: Time: 3 hours Problems: 38 ● Part I: 28 multiple choice problems (2 pts each) = 56 pts ● Part II: 6 short answer problems (2 pts each) = 12 pts ● Part III: 3 short answer problems (4 pts each) = 12 pts ● Part IV: 1 long answer problem (6 pts each) = 6 pts ● Total: 86 pts
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