Phil 347 Week 3 Checkpoint Quiz (100% Correct)
Question 1
Not yet graded / 5 pts
According to the text, how do the views of stronger, more developed critical
thinkers
toward authority differ from those in earlier stages of cognitive
development? Your Answer:
The stronger more developed thinkers are considered to have more
experience and are more trusted when it comes to authority, this shows
more maturity. Whereas an individual that is in their early stages of
cognitive development.
Strong critical thinkers cultivate a healthy sense of skepticism. They do not
trust the word of authority figures in the same uncritical way that those in
the early stages of their cognitive development might. Nor are strong critical
thinkers satisfied merely to collect information, even though it is important
to be well informed.
Question 2
Not yet graded / 5 pts
Briefly, in your own words, state how the text defines
“expert.” Your Answer:
In my definition of an expert is someone who is very skilled, have experienced
and has much knowledge in their field of studies an expert in which whom
one can study, learn from, and trust to make justly or wise decisions.
Question 3
Not yet graded / 5 pts
When presented with a claim unsupported by reasons (for example, “the
health risks of vaping have been underestimated”), what three options does a
critical thinker have to evaluate such a claim?
Your Answer:
1) evaluate the credibility or source of the claim
2) examine the claim itself and its plausibility to make sure there are no
possible ulterior motives or
3) investigate the claim independently.
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, Question 4
Not yet graded / 5 pts
Is the following statement true or untrue? Explain your answer. “If a claim
cannot be
confirmed by an independent investigation, then it must
be false.” Your Answer:
This statement is not true, although a claim becomes more plausible if we
can find confirmation of the information or find information that is consistent
with the claim. But because it is not confirmed does not mean that it is not
true or false, for example, "The red tree is the tallest tree on the block" in
order to confirm this as correct you will first have to find out how many trees
are on the block, where are the trees being view or measured from and they
will all need to be measured of its height. Let's say that all factors we tested
except the height of the trees (this is the most plausible way to confirm the
claim) because all trees are too high up to be measured, therefore without
that information doesn't claim that the statement was false it was just
unconfirmed.
Question 5
Not yet graded / 5 pts
Is the following statement true or untrue? Explain your answer. “If we do not
believe that a claim is true, then we must believe that the claim is false.”
Your Answer:
The statement is untrue, because a belief is a claim that is likely true with
little evidence of truth, which makes a claim disconfirmed thus aid you to
evaluate the claim’s plausibility or implausibility. Without evidence it is
difficult to know whether they are true or false.
Question 6
Not yet graded / 5 pts
What four conditions must an argument meet if we are to accept the
worthiness and reasonableness of its conclusions?
Your Answer:
The conditions that an argument has to meet to accept the reasonableness
and worthiness of its conclusions include:
• an arguable claim or premise
• use of evidence
• a warrant
• qualifications
1. To the best of our knowledge and understanding, the reason is true.
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Question 1
Not yet graded / 5 pts
According to the text, how do the views of stronger, more developed critical
thinkers
toward authority differ from those in earlier stages of cognitive
development? Your Answer:
The stronger more developed thinkers are considered to have more
experience and are more trusted when it comes to authority, this shows
more maturity. Whereas an individual that is in their early stages of
cognitive development.
Strong critical thinkers cultivate a healthy sense of skepticism. They do not
trust the word of authority figures in the same uncritical way that those in
the early stages of their cognitive development might. Nor are strong critical
thinkers satisfied merely to collect information, even though it is important
to be well informed.
Question 2
Not yet graded / 5 pts
Briefly, in your own words, state how the text defines
“expert.” Your Answer:
In my definition of an expert is someone who is very skilled, have experienced
and has much knowledge in their field of studies an expert in which whom
one can study, learn from, and trust to make justly or wise decisions.
Question 3
Not yet graded / 5 pts
When presented with a claim unsupported by reasons (for example, “the
health risks of vaping have been underestimated”), what three options does a
critical thinker have to evaluate such a claim?
Your Answer:
1) evaluate the credibility or source of the claim
2) examine the claim itself and its plausibility to make sure there are no
possible ulterior motives or
3) investigate the claim independently.
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, Question 4
Not yet graded / 5 pts
Is the following statement true or untrue? Explain your answer. “If a claim
cannot be
confirmed by an independent investigation, then it must
be false.” Your Answer:
This statement is not true, although a claim becomes more plausible if we
can find confirmation of the information or find information that is consistent
with the claim. But because it is not confirmed does not mean that it is not
true or false, for example, "The red tree is the tallest tree on the block" in
order to confirm this as correct you will first have to find out how many trees
are on the block, where are the trees being view or measured from and they
will all need to be measured of its height. Let's say that all factors we tested
except the height of the trees (this is the most plausible way to confirm the
claim) because all trees are too high up to be measured, therefore without
that information doesn't claim that the statement was false it was just
unconfirmed.
Question 5
Not yet graded / 5 pts
Is the following statement true or untrue? Explain your answer. “If we do not
believe that a claim is true, then we must believe that the claim is false.”
Your Answer:
The statement is untrue, because a belief is a claim that is likely true with
little evidence of truth, which makes a claim disconfirmed thus aid you to
evaluate the claim’s plausibility or implausibility. Without evidence it is
difficult to know whether they are true or false.
Question 6
Not yet graded / 5 pts
What four conditions must an argument meet if we are to accept the
worthiness and reasonableness of its conclusions?
Your Answer:
The conditions that an argument has to meet to accept the reasonableness
and worthiness of its conclusions include:
• an arguable claim or premise
• use of evidence
• a warrant
• qualifications
1. To the best of our knowledge and understanding, the reason is true.
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