Exam 2: What Are Arguments, and How Should We Evaluate Them?

Enumerative induction proceeds by

Many philosophers believe that scientific theories are commonly supported by which sort of argument?

Which theory claims that the laws of physics fix the whole of the rest of history?

Premises are

Which of the following is a multistep argument?

Which of the following words often indicates a premise of a philosophical argument?

In what sort of argument does the truth of the premises of an argument guarantee the truth of the conclusion?

An argument is sound if it is

The conclusion of an argument is

Which of the following is not a legitimate form of argument?

An abductive argument is one in which one starts with

A philosophical argument refers to a(n)

The assertions taken for granted in an argument are called

Explain the difference(s) between deductive, inductive, and abductive arguments.

What sort or argument is the following? There is a used bowl, an open carton of milk, and an open box of cereal on the kitchen table. Therefore, my roommate overslept.

Which of the following words often marks the conclusion of a philosophical argument?

Inference to the best explanation is also called

Compatibilists believe that

When evaluating an argument, it is important consider the following question(s):

Explain what a formal argument is, including both its parts and their relation to each other.