Introduction to Philosophy

Achieve Test Prep: Philosophy

lead the analyst to a logical conclusion.

Unsound argument

An argument that has either false reasons or an invalid structure.

An argument in which the conclusion follows the reasons offered. The reasons offered are used to support the conclusion.

Valid argument

Chapter One Review Questions 1. Which of the following is one of the branches of philosophy? a. Metaphysics b. Argument c. Fallacies d. Casual reasoning

5. What is the argument form that consists of two premises and a conclusion? a. Deductive argument b. Sound argument c. Unsound argument d. Syllogism 6. What is the branch if philosophy that studies social values and political forms of government? a. Epistemology b. Political and social philosophy c. Aesthetics d. Ethics 7. What term is used to define the love and pursuit of wisdom? a. Ethics b. Humanities c. Philosophy d. Reasoning 8. To do philosophy effectively requires developing the attributes of what? a. Deductive reasoning b. Argument skills c. Cognitive skills d. Critical thinking 9. What is the term used to describe unsound arguments that are often persuasive because they usually appeal

2. The study of moral values and principles is known as: a. Aesthetics b. Ethics c. Epistemology d. Aesthetics

3. The study of philosophy that involves the study of ultimate character tics of reality or existence is known as: a. Logic and critical thinking b. Metaphysics c. Ethics d. Political and social philosophy 4. What is known as a form of thinking in which certain statements are offered in support of another statement? a. Conclusion b. Reason c. Argument d. Syllogism

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