PHIL 347N WEEK 8 FINAL EXAM / PHIL347N WEEK 8 FINAL EXAM(LATEST)-CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING

PHIL 347N WEEK 8 FINAL EXAM
Question 1. (TCOs 1, 2) Determine whether the following passage is an
argument.
Mark is the newest member of the requisitions department. The requisitions
department oversees the purchasing of all goods, services, & capital equipment
for the entire company. (Pt : 5)

 Argument

 Not an argument because there are no claims or only one claim

 Not an argument because none of the claims offers a reason for the other

 Not an argument because the reasons explain rather than prove the other
claims


Question 2. (TCOs 1, 2) Determine whether the following passage is an
argument.
Either you are planning to vote in the fall election or you donât really want to
improve the politics of the local community. (Pt : 5)

 Argument

 Not an argument because there are no claims or only one claim

 Not an argument because none of the claims offers a reason for the other

 Not an argument because the reasons explain rather than prove the other
claims


Question 3. (TCOs 2, 3) Choose the best answer.
Donât drive over the speed limit. Itâs against the law. You donât want a speeding
ticket.
Which of the following claims represents the conclusion of this argument? (Pt : 5)

 Driving over the speed limit is against the law.

,  You donât want a speeding ticket.

 You should not drive over the speed limit.


Question 4. (TCOs 2, 3) Choose the best answer.
Healthy. Delicious. Drink Ovaltine!
Which of the following claims represents the implied conclusion of this
argument? (Pt : 5)

 Ovaltine is healthy.

 Ovaltine is delicious

 You should drink Ovaltine.

 None; this is not an argument.


Question 5. (TCOs 3, 4) Identify the kind of argument.
Since all Ford Mustangs are automobiles, & not all Ford Mustangs are red, some
automobiles are not red. (Pt : 5)

 Causal argument

 Categorical argument

 Inductive generalization

 Analogical argument


Question 6. (TCOs 3, 4) Identify the kind of argument.
Using a lemon when cooking is like using a lime. Given that limes can be added to
bl& foods to give them some zest, lemons, too, will give zest to bl& foods. (Pt : 5)

 Analogical argument

 Categorical argument