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Intro to Ethics – PHIL 200 Unit 1 Unit 1 Challenge 1 Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between philosophy and science? Answer: Philosophy is concerned with how t... o understand and interpret scientific facts. Philosophy helps define concepts that are at the center of scientific study. Philosophy pursues truths that cannot be determined through empirical observation. Which of the following is a philosophical question? Answer: Is it possible for a computer to have free will? How much freedom should individuals have? What would life on other planets mean for us? Which of the following is a benefit of philosophy? Answer: We learn to recognize and guard against bias. People learn to ask questions about the foundations of moral judgments. Consistency is maintained between actions and beliefs. Amy wants to know if lying is ever morally acceptable. She reads the results of a web search on the question, "Can I lie to save my own life?" Which step of philosophical inquiry has Amy just done? Answer: Identify positions on the question Which of the following actions represents the step, "Advance a Thesis"? Answer: A principal says students should focus more on academics than extracurricular activities. Dan wants to know whether playing video games constitutes a sport. In order to approach the question philosophically, what should his first step be? This study source was downloaded by 100000831988016 from CourseHero.com on 03-09-2022 04:28:28 GMT -06:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/66023207/Intro-to-Ethics-Unit-1docx/ Answer: Dan should ask, "What is a sport?" Unit 1 Challenge 2 Which of the following is an argument? Answer: Shakespeare wrote The Tempest. The Tempest was written by an Englishman in the 1600s. Therefore, Shakespeare was an Englishman in the 1600s. Simon's restaurant receives the best reviews from local food critics. Therefore, Simon's restaurant is the best restaurant in the city. Given my brother's passion for the outdoors, he would make a good forest ranger. Consider the following argument: (1) Since eating trans fat increases "bad" cholesterol, (2) and "bad" cholesterol is related to a number of heart problems, (3) eating trans fats is unhealthy. (4) Trans fats have no known health benefits. Which of the four numbered statements is the conclusion? Answer: 3 Which one is the conclusion? Answer: Jeremy is financially irresponsible. Anthony is sick. Which of the following is an inductive argument? Answer: Lisa is an artist. Most artists are extremely talented. Therefore, Lisa is probably extremely talented. Which of the following is a deductive argument? Answer: There is no circumstance under which my town will ever cancel fireworks on the Fourth of July. So even if it's pouring rain, the fireworks will happen. Richard works out three days a week. Everyone who works out multiple times a week is strong. Therefore, Richard is strong. Which of the following is a strong inductive argument? Answer: Matt is into 1980s hip-hop. Run DMC is one of the most popular hip-hop groups from the 1980s. Therefore Matt is into Run DMC's music. [Show More]

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