Exam 1: Logic

"There can't be global warming. Just look at how cold it was last week." This statement involves a(n)

The valid argument modus tollens is symbolized as:

"Get your head on straight. You're going to get in trouble with your neighbors believing things like that." This statement would likely be an example of the fallacy of

Make up a page-length argument in which you commit at least five of the fallacies we've discussed.

"Let the government into our lives, and they will take over everything." This statement would likely be an example of the fallacy of

Characterize the approaches to life of Skeptic, Caution, and Pilgrim in "Another Pilgrim's Progress." Explain which one is closest to your own approach and give some examples of your own thinking to illustrate.

If we have free will, then our choices aren't caused. If our choices aren't caused, then our choices happen by chance. -------------- If we have free will, then our choices happen by chance. The above argument is an example of

Either moral questions are like scientific questions or they're like questions of taste. It's not the case that moral questions are like scientific questions. -------------- Moral questions are like questions of taste. The above argument is an example of:

The following statement is a fallacious argument: "I haven't quite made up my mind."

The following statement is an example of false dilemma: "Either it is raining or it's not."

The valid argument hypothetical syllogism is symbolized as:

"But Caution, we don't know this isn't the right road. That ought to count for something." What fallacy does this statement exemplify? Explain.