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PHIL 300 Ethics Milestone 1 Q/A You passed this Milestone 14 questions were answered correctly. 1 question was answered incorrectly. 1 Which of the following is an argument? My coworkers are ... all eating lunch. I'm not eating lunch, though. There's not a cloud in the sky today, so you should wear sunscreen if you go outside. Everyone should try learning an instrument at some point. If I don't go out tonight, I won't be crabby tomorrow. CONCEPT Introduction to Arguments 2 The following statements are all part of one argument. Which one is the conclusion? Jenny misses her mother. Children who haven't seen their mothers in more than a week miss their mothers. Jenny hasn't seen her mother in a month. A month is longer than a week. CONCEPT Premises and Conclusions 3 An argument is invalid, but the conclusion is true. Which of the following terms best describes the argument? Cogent Sound Uncogent Unsound CONCEPT Evaluating an Argument 4 Which of the following statements is true of ethics? Ethical principles are just personal opinions. Ethical behavior has little to do with interpersonal interaction. Objectivity is vital to ethical thought. Ethics is not subject to the same level of rigor as other philosophical pursuits. CONCEPT Introduction to Philosophical Ethics 5 Which of the following considerations is relevant to a person whose elderly parents are sick but refuse to make an appointment at the doctor? This studyWsouhrcoe whaas sdotwrenlaoatdeedd btyh1e0i0r0i0l0l8n1e62s9s8e7s23ifnromthCeouprasesHte?ro.com on 04-21-2021 22:58:32 GMT -05:00 Is it her place to make decisions for her parents? Does she have medical expertise? Which days of the week are appointments available? CONCEPT Actions and Events 6 Which of the following is a benefit of philosophy? Philosophy makes everyone's opinion equal. Philosophy more easily explains social problems. Philosophy improves critical thinking skills. Philosophy harnesses passion to reveal truths. CONCEPT Benefits of Philosophy and Ethics 7 Which of the following is a deductive argument? Helen was seen exiting the alley after a robbery had taken place. It follows that Helen committed the robbery. It has snowed on my birthday every year since I was born. Therefore, it will snow on my birthday this year. Traffic is very heavy today. When traffic is heavy, I take the bus to work. I will take the bus to work today. Every time I’ve visited the farmer’s market, I’ve found heirloom tomatoes. So, this week when I go to the farmer’s market, I will find heirloom tomatoes. CONCEPT Deductive and Inductive Inference 8 Which of the following statements reflects objectivism? Ethical truths can change as circumstances change. Stealing can be right or wrong depending on the individual. It is not possible to generalize one universal standard for morality. The same ethical standards apply to all cultures. CONCEPT Categorizing Ethical Theories 9 Ingrid believes local businesses have obligations to their community. Which branch of ethics does Ingrid's belief represent? Metaethics Descriptive ethics Normative ethics CONCEPT Branches of Ethics 10 Judy owns a bookstore/cafe that has always done pretty well. However, a new competitor recently opened a block away, and Judy's business has decreased. Which of the following decisions would likely constitute an impermissible action on Judy's part? Judy launches a marketing campaign focused on her business' benefit to the local community. Judy writes a letter to her competitors asking why they opened their store so close to hers. Judy buys stock in the competitor's business until she's the majority shareholder. Judy invents a distasteful rumor about her competitor and tells it to her customers. CONCEPT The Evaluation of Actions 11 Russ plays the bassoon. Most bassoon players can easily learn the saxophone. It's therefore likely that Russ could easily learn the saxophone. Which type of argument is this? Strong inductive Valid deductive Invalid deductive Weak inductive CONCEPT Evaluating the Structure of an Argument T1hi2s study source was downloaded by 100000816298723 from CourseHero.com on 04-21-2021 22:58:32 GMT -05:00 Which of the following actions represents the step, "Identify positions on the question"? A law student weighs arguments on the interpretation of a particular law against decisions from the Supreme Court. An undergraduate argues that funding for school-sponsored clubs should be based on the number of active members. A graduate student spends several hours in the library reading books on a particular ethical issue. A medical student asks a professor whether a certain drug is effective against the flu. CONCEPT The Philosophical Approach to Inquiry 13 Which of the following is a philosophical question? What time does the movie start on Friday? What is the best system of morality? How many people are religious? Will you continue with your college education? CONCEPT Philosophical and Non-Philosophical Inquiry 14 Which of the following is the best definition for philosophy? A method of explaining the fundamental nature of existence A set of beliefs that is accepted as true without evidence The pursuit of truths that cannot be determined empirically The study of using argumentation and logic to persuade others CONCEPT Introduction to Philosophy 15 Many people confuse topics of religion, social etiquette, and law with ethical topics. Select the example related to law. Beth approves of same-sex marriage, but her mother says it is a sin. Grandpa always chews with his mouth open at family gatherings. Don masks his income to avoid paying income taxes for twenty years. Kendra neglects to RSVP to an invitation to a close friend’s small wedding. CONCEPT [Show More]

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