PHIL 347 | EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Philosophy - CORRECT ANSWER -A largely non-empirical inquiry that attempts to identify and
answer fundamental questions about the world
Metaphysics - CORRECT ANSWER -A branch of philosophy that answers questions about the
nature of reality, our existence, and the universe
Epistemology - CORRECT ANSWER -A study of the nature of knowledge, belief, and justification
Value Theory - CORRECT ANSWER -The area of ethics concerned with identifying what is
valuable in its own right and explaining the nature of well-being.
Logic - CORRECT ANSWER -What methods of thinking and reasoning are good and bad?
Normative Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER -A branch of philosophy concerned with developing and
evaluating ethical principles and standards for guiding human conduct
Argument - CORRECT ANSWER -A line of reasoning offered in support of a particular claim of
thesis
Premise - CORRECT ANSWER -Statements that offer support to the conclusion
Conclusion - CORRECT ANSWER -Claim that the author's proponent is trying to establish
Charity Principle - CORRECT ANSWER -When clarifying an argument, try to make it as sensible as
possible.
, Why?
Doesn't waste time and energy
Opponents don't have easy ways to avoid our criticisms
So we show proper respect to the intellect of those we are criticizing
Process for Identifying Arguments - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Identify the conclusion
2. Identify the explicit premises
3. Identify any implicit premises
4. Apply the charity principle
5. Outline the argument
Evaluating Arguments - CORRECT ANSWER -Valid Form: if the premises -- assuming they are true
-- entail the conclusion, then the argument is considered valid.
The premises must be true or at least acceptable.
Bad arguments lack one or both of these components
Valid Argument - CORRECT ANSWER -An argument with a form that requires the conclusion to
be true if the premises are true
Invalid Argument - CORRECT ANSWER -An argument with a form that allows the conclusion to
be false, even if the premises are true.
Sound Argument - CORRECT ANSWER -An argument with valid form and true premises
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Philosophy - CORRECT ANSWER -A largely non-empirical inquiry that attempts to identify and
answer fundamental questions about the world
Metaphysics - CORRECT ANSWER -A branch of philosophy that answers questions about the
nature of reality, our existence, and the universe
Epistemology - CORRECT ANSWER -A study of the nature of knowledge, belief, and justification
Value Theory - CORRECT ANSWER -The area of ethics concerned with identifying what is
valuable in its own right and explaining the nature of well-being.
Logic - CORRECT ANSWER -What methods of thinking and reasoning are good and bad?
Normative Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER -A branch of philosophy concerned with developing and
evaluating ethical principles and standards for guiding human conduct
Argument - CORRECT ANSWER -A line of reasoning offered in support of a particular claim of
thesis
Premise - CORRECT ANSWER -Statements that offer support to the conclusion
Conclusion - CORRECT ANSWER -Claim that the author's proponent is trying to establish
Charity Principle - CORRECT ANSWER -When clarifying an argument, try to make it as sensible as
possible.
, Why?
Doesn't waste time and energy
Opponents don't have easy ways to avoid our criticisms
So we show proper respect to the intellect of those we are criticizing
Process for Identifying Arguments - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Identify the conclusion
2. Identify the explicit premises
3. Identify any implicit premises
4. Apply the charity principle
5. Outline the argument
Evaluating Arguments - CORRECT ANSWER -Valid Form: if the premises -- assuming they are true
-- entail the conclusion, then the argument is considered valid.
The premises must be true or at least acceptable.
Bad arguments lack one or both of these components
Valid Argument - CORRECT ANSWER -An argument with a form that requires the conclusion to
be true if the premises are true
Invalid Argument - CORRECT ANSWER -An argument with a form that allows the conclusion to
be false, even if the premises are true.
Sound Argument - CORRECT ANSWER -An argument with valid form and true premises
