Question 1

What two things should we consider when determining the acceptability of a claim?

Accepted Answer

A)  plausibility and validity 
B)  validity and soundness 
C)  plausibility and reasonableness 
D)  soundess and reasonableness 
A)  plausibility and validity 
B)  validity and soundness 
C)  plausibility and reasonableness 
D)  soundess and reasonableness C

Question 2

Describe one concern with the Coherence Truth Theory.

Accepted Answer

One concern with the Coherence Truth Theory is that it relies heavily on the idea of coherence among beliefs to determine truth. However, this can lead to a circular reasoning problem, where beliefs are considered true simply because they cohere with other beliefs, rather than being based on evidence or correspondence with reality. This can result in a closed system of beliefs that are not necessarily grounded in truth, but rather in consistency with each other. Additionally, the theory does not provide a clear method for determining which beliefs should be included in the coherence set, leading to potential subjectivity and bias in the evaluation of truth.

Question 3

When the conditions under which X is true can be demonstrated, X is

Accepted Answer

A)  falsifiable 
B)  valid 
C)  verifiable 
D)  none of the above 
A)  falsifiable 
B)  valid 
C)  verifiable 
D)  none of the above C

Question 4

"Every time Deb has played the guitar, which was every day this past week, she's gotten better. So, she'll probably continue to get better (assuming she continues to play every day) " This is a case of

Accepted Answer

A)  the gambler's fallacy 
B)  the fallacy of division 
C)  counterevidence 
D)  none of the above 
A)  the gambler's fallacy 
B)  the fallacy of division 
C)  counterevidence 
D)  none of the above

Question 5

List and Describe one characteristic of personal experience.

Accepted Answer

One characteristic of personal experienc

Question 6

Which theory of truth says that a statement is true when it fits with other statements we believe to be true?

Accepted Answer

A)  pragmatism 
B)  coherence theory 
C)  correspondence theory 
D)  subjectivism 
A)  pragmatism 
B)  coherence theory 
C)  correspondence theory 
D)  subjectivism

Question 7

When the conditions under which X is false can be demonstrated, X is

Accepted Answer

A)  falsifiable 
B)  valid 
C)  verifiable 
D)  none of the above 
A)  falsifiable 
B)  valid 
C)  verifiable 
D)  none of the above

Question 8

Which theory of truth says that a statement is true when it describes the way the world actually is?

Accepted Answer

A)  pragmatism 
B)  coherence theory 
C)  correspondence theory 
D)  subjectivism 
A)  pragmatism 
B)  coherence theory 
C)  correspondence theory 
D)  subjectivism

Question 9

If you provide evidence that is inconsistent with the evidence offered for a claim, you have offered

Accepted Answer

A)  truth 
B)  counterevidence 
C)  a fallacy 
D)  none of the above 
A)  truth 
B)  counterevidence 
C)  a fallacy 
D)  none of the above

Question 10

Describe one concern with the Correspondence Truth Theory.

Accepted Answer

One concern with the Correspondence Trut

Question 11

List and Describe one characteristic of scientific investigation.

Accepted Answer

One characteristic of scientific investi

Question 12

Which theory of truth says that a statement is true for an individual as long as he/she believes it to be
True?

Accepted Answer

A)  pragmatism 
B)  coherence theory 
C)  correspondence theory 
D)  subjectivism 
A)  pragmatism 
B)  coherence theory 
C)  correspondence theory 
D)  subjectivism

What two things should we consider when determining the acceptability of a claim?

Describe one concern with the Coherence Truth Theory.

When the conditions under which X is true can be demonstrated, X is

"Every time Deb has played the guitar, which was every day this past week, she's gotten better. So, she'll probably continue to get better (assuming she continues to play every day) " This is a case of

List and Describe one characteristic of personal experience.

Which theory of truth says that a statement is true when it fits with other statements we believe to be true?

When the conditions under which X is false can be demonstrated, X is

Which theory of truth says that a statement is true when it describes the way the world actually is?

If you provide evidence that is inconsistent with the evidence offered for a claim, you have offered

Describe one concern with the Correspondence Truth Theory.

List and Describe one characteristic of scientific investigation.

Which theory of truth says that a statement is true for an individual as long as he/she believes it to be True?

Critical Thinking

The Nature of Argument

The Structure of Argument

Relevance

Language

Inductive Argument Causal Reasoning

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Exam 6: Truth and Acceptability

What two things should we consider when determining the acceptability of a claim?

Describe one concern with the Coherence Truth Theory.

When the conditions under which X is true can be demonstrated, X is

"Every time Deb has played the guitar, which was every day this past week, she's gotten better. So, she'll probably continue to get better (assuming she continues to play every day) " This is a case of

List and Describe one characteristic of personal experience.

Which theory of truth says that a statement is true when it fits with other statements we believe to be true?

When the conditions under which X is false can be demonstrated, X is

Which theory of truth says that a statement is true when it describes the way the world actually is?

If you provide evidence that is inconsistent with the evidence offered for a claim, you have offered

Describe one concern with the Correspondence Truth Theory.

List and Describe one characteristic of scientific investigation.

Which theory of truth says that a statement is true for an individual as long as he/she believes it to be True?

Critical Thinking

The Nature of Argument

The Structure of Argument

Relevance

Language

Inductive Argument Causal Reasoning

Filters