PHI 201 Week 6 Quiz 1

Attempt Score 90 out of 100 points

Question 1
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In the following syllogism, the major term is _______________.
All human beings are mortal.
Ann is a human being.
Ann is mortal.
Answer
Selected Answer: mortal
Correct Answer: mortal

Question 2
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Complete the following syllogism: All X are Y; Some Z are X; Therefore, ______________.
Answer
Selected Answer: some Z are Y.
Correct Answer: some Z are Y.

Question 3
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When the premises are true and the syllogism is valid, we have a(n) _______ argument.
Answer
Selected Answer: sound
Correct Answer: sound

Question 4
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If one of the statements in a syllogism is particular, the conclusion _____________.
Answer
Selected Answer: must be particular.
Correct Answer: must be particular.
Question 5
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A basic form of deductive argument is ________.
Answer
Selected Answer: the syllogism.
Correct Answer: the syllogism.

Question 6
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All dillybobbers are thingamajigs.
No whatchamacallit is a dillybobber.
Therefore, no whatchamacallits are thingamajigs.
This syllogism is an example of _______________.
Answer
Selected Answer: illicit process.
Correct Answer: illicit process.

Question 7
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Which of the following statements is a particular proposition?
Answer
Selected Answer: Some men are monsters.
Correct Answer: Some men are monsters.

Question 8
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Which is true?

Answer
Selected Answer: A sound deductive argument is one that has valid form and true premises.
Correct Answer: A sound deductive argument is one that has valid form and true premises.

Question 9
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Which one of the following hypothetical syllogisms is invalid? Use the section on "hypothetical syllogisms" in the textbook to analyze these