Answer These 10 Philosophy Multiple Choice Questions

Answer These 10 Philosophy Multiple Choice Questions As Good As

Please answer these 10 philosophy multiple choice questions as good as you possibly can. (you can state the answer of each question next to the question, or you can also Email me a copy of the answer key)

1. This question refers to the following argument: 1. It is wrong to discriminate against handicapped people. 2. There is no doubt that Tracy Latimer was terribly handicapped and that was the reason she was killed. 3. Therefore, it was wrong for Tracy’s father to kill her. Statement # 1 can best be described as a: A. command B. statement of fact C. specific ethical prescription D. normative generalization

2. This question refers to the following argument: 1. It is wrong to discriminate against handicapped people. 2. There is no doubt that Tracy Latimer was terribly handicapped and that was the reason she was killed. 3. Therefore, it was wrong for Tracy’s father to kill her. Statement # 2 can be described as a: A. a rhetorical question B. statement of fact C. normative generalization D. a specific ethical prescription

3. A valid argument is one in which: A. it is impossible for the conclusion to be false if the reason or reasons are true B. The conclusion follows from its reasons with a high degree of probability C. The reasons are true but the conclusion is false D. All the reasons and the conclusion are true

4. A sound argument: A. is valid and has true reasons B. is the same as a cogent argument C. is inductive D. is sound only because of its form

5. 1. If we accept the ideas the Tracy Latimer's life is "not worth living" and say that she may be killed, we will end up taking the same attitude toward the lives of other handicapped people, and perhaps even other classes of people as well. 2. That would be monstrous. 3. Therefore, we should not accept the idea that Tracy Latimer may be killed. The above argument is an example of: A. a slippery slope argument B. argumentum ad hominem C. a deductive argument D. reductio ad absurdum

6. Which of the following is an example of a nonmoral statement: A. Euthanasia is wrong B. You should always seek to create the greatest happiness for the greatest number C. It is the Catholic Church's position that abortion is murder D. Torture, even in defense of national security, is an evil

7. Which of the following discourses does not contain an argument? A. John’s death was not premeditated; therefore, it was not 1st degree murder. B. “The sky above the port was the color of television, tuned to a dead channel.” C. Euthanasia is morally permissible, and perhaps morally obligatory, because it decreases suffering. D. “The bigger the burger, the better the burger. The burgers are better at Burger King, since the burgers are bigger at Burger King."

8. A "normative generalization" may also be thought of as a: A. moral principle B. a moral calculus C. a set of rules of conduct D. a theory

9. 1. It is wrong to use people as means to other people's ends. 2. Taking Baby Theresa's organs would be using her as a means to other people's ends (specifically, as a means of benefiting the other infants.) 3. Therefore, taking Baby Theresa's organs would be wrong. In the above argument, statement # 3 can be considered: A. an observation statement B. a normative generalization C. a moral principle D. a specific ethical judgment

10. Arguments consist of all and only statements. Which of the following sentences is not a statement? A. The walls in Penn State’s classrooms are painted “Navajo White.” B. If you are not part of the solution you are part of the problem. C. The criminal chooses his punishment by the crime. D. “Do not go gentle into that good night.”

Paper For Above instruction

Understanding the foundational aspects of philosophy, especially logic and ethics, is crucial for evaluating moral arguments and reasoning. This paper systematically addresses ten multiple-choice questions based on key philosophical principles, demonstrating comprehension of argument validity, soundness, types of statements, and moral reasoning.

Question 1 explores the classification of a specific policy statement regarding discrimination against handicapped individuals. Such a statement is best identified as a normative generalization because it expresses a moral standard or rule about what is right or wrong, rather than a command, fact, or specific prescription. Normative generalizations are ubiquitous in ethical theory, guiding moral judgments and judgments about social policies (Volkswagen, 2009).

Question 2 delves into the nature of a particular argument. The statement about Tracy Latimer's killing, justified by her severe handicap, functions as a statement of fact, asserting an uncontested premise within the argument. Recognizing factual statements helps clarify the structure of moral arguments, revealing whether premises are descriptive or prescriptive (Gensler, 2017).

Question 3 addresses what constitutes a valid argument in logic. Validity hinges on the logical relationship between premises and conclusion; specifically, if all premises are true, the conclusion cannot be false. This logical form is crucial for sound reasoning—an argument that is valid and has true premises (Copi & Cohen, 2011).

Question 4 distinguishes between validity and soundness. A sound argument must be both valid in form and have true premises; it guarantees the truth of its conclusion (Miller, 2015). Therefore, representing an ideal in logical reasoning, it provides a solid foundation for ethical judgments and philosophical inquiry.

Question 5 involves an argument employing a slippery slope reasoning pattern. It suggests that accepting the premise that killing Tracy Latimer may be acceptable leads to a moral catastrophe—in this case, the acceptance of killing other handicapped individuals. Recognizing slippery slope arguments is vital for critical evaluation of moral claims (Walton, 2010).

Question 6 asks to identify a nonmoral statement. While moral statements express evaluative judgments about right or wrong, nonmoral statements are purely descriptive and fact-based. The statement about the Catholic Church’s position, being a report of an institution’s stance rather than a moral judgment, is nonmoral (Ayer, 1952).

Question 7 examines discourse types. The statement about John’s death being non-premeditated is an argument—because it draws a conclusion from premises—whereas the other options are either narrative or non-argumentative statements. Recognizing argument structures allows the evaluation of reasoning quality (Mautner, 2012).

Question 8 discusses what a normative generalization signifies. It is best understood as a moral principle—an overarching prescriptive rule that guides behavior and moral conduct (Shafer-Landau, 2012).

Question 9 analyzes an argument about organ donation, focusing on the moral principle that using individuals merely as means is wrong. The conclusion, that organ removal in Baby Theresa’s case is wrong, functions as a moral judgment. Such normative reasoning underpins bioethical debates (Beauchamp & Childress, 2013).

Question 10 centers on identifying non-statements. The provocative phrase "Do not go gentle into that good night" is a poetic line and not a statement that can be true or false, illustrating the importance of distinguishing statements from expressive or literary expressions in philosophical analysis (Ayer, 1952).

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