PHIL 201-001 Jones Final Questions with
complete solution 2025 updated
Which of the following is the etymological meaning of "philosophy" - correct
answer ✔Friend of Wisdom
As per class discussion, which of the following is the main tool of philosophy?
- correct answer ✔reason
Which of the following is closet to the definition of Philosophy given in class? -
correct answer ✔To philosophize is to think carefully about important issues
in an attempt to better understand them and perhaps solve associated
problems, taking into consideration the insights of previous thinkers.
Which of the following is the symbol for implication? - correct answer ✔>
Which of the following is the symbol for disjunction? - correct answer ✔v
Which of the following is one of the laws of human thought? - correct answer
✔Identity
Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 (or 4) elements of an argument, as
explained in class? - correct answer ✔Syllogism
According to the specific definition given in class, a deductive argument is: -
correct answer ✔an argument wherein the premises logically entail the
conclusion.
, The three types of deductive syllogisms discussed in class are: - correct
answer ✔Categorical, disjunctive, and hypothetical
What type of Syllogism is the following:
X>Y
X
Therefor
Y - correct answer ✔Hypothetical
Validity refers to: - correct answer ✔The correctness of the logical form
Sound deductive arguments lead to conclusions that are: - correct answer
✔none of the above
The two valid forms of mixed hypothetical syllogisms are: - correct answer
✔affirming the antecedent and denying the consequent
The two invalid forms if mixed hypothetical syllogisms are: - correct answer
✔denying the antecedent and affirming the consequent
Which of the following are the forms of inductive reasons discussed in class: -
correct answer ✔Generalization and analogy
In an inductive argument, the conclusion is: - correct answer ✔never
absolutely certain
The fallacy of forgetful induction involves: - correct answer ✔neglecting
some relevant data that could change the conclusion.
complete solution 2025 updated
Which of the following is the etymological meaning of "philosophy" - correct
answer ✔Friend of Wisdom
As per class discussion, which of the following is the main tool of philosophy?
- correct answer ✔reason
Which of the following is closet to the definition of Philosophy given in class? -
correct answer ✔To philosophize is to think carefully about important issues
in an attempt to better understand them and perhaps solve associated
problems, taking into consideration the insights of previous thinkers.
Which of the following is the symbol for implication? - correct answer ✔>
Which of the following is the symbol for disjunction? - correct answer ✔v
Which of the following is one of the laws of human thought? - correct answer
✔Identity
Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 (or 4) elements of an argument, as
explained in class? - correct answer ✔Syllogism
According to the specific definition given in class, a deductive argument is: -
correct answer ✔an argument wherein the premises logically entail the
conclusion.
, The three types of deductive syllogisms discussed in class are: - correct
answer ✔Categorical, disjunctive, and hypothetical
What type of Syllogism is the following:
X>Y
X
Therefor
Y - correct answer ✔Hypothetical
Validity refers to: - correct answer ✔The correctness of the logical form
Sound deductive arguments lead to conclusions that are: - correct answer
✔none of the above
The two valid forms of mixed hypothetical syllogisms are: - correct answer
✔affirming the antecedent and denying the consequent
The two invalid forms if mixed hypothetical syllogisms are: - correct answer
✔denying the antecedent and affirming the consequent
Which of the following are the forms of inductive reasons discussed in class: -
correct answer ✔Generalization and analogy
In an inductive argument, the conclusion is: - correct answer ✔never
absolutely certain
The fallacy of forgetful induction involves: - correct answer ✔neglecting
some relevant data that could change the conclusion.
