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Which describes what “logic” means as a method of philosophy?

A
imagining what cannot be known
B
requiring evidence for all arguments
C
examining the structure of an argument
D
using common sense to solve a problem
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What kind of a question would this be considered?“Can we believe what our senses tell us?”

A
a moral question
B
an ethical question
C
a religious question
D
an epistemological question
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Insects can fly.An ant is an insect.An ant can fly.What is the BEST analysis of this syllogism?

A
Only some insects can fly, including ants. It is not valid.
B
Ants are not insects, so the syllogism is incorrect.
C
The logic in the syllogism is correct, so it is valid.
D
There is no logic in the syllogism, so it is not valid.
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What statement BEST explains the idea that “Philosophy is not about facts”?

A
Philosophers do not care what is true.
B
Facts are something to be disproven in philosophy.
C
Process is more important than a specific outcome.
D
Philosophers do not use logic or other analytical tools.
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The ethics branch of philosophy often considers issues of fairness and justice. Studying this would help the most with a career in which of these areas?

A
chemistry
B
education
C
architecture
D
criminal reform
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Shari is very interested in ideas about right and wrong. She thinks that people would make better choices if they better understood morals. Which branch of philosophy should Shari focus on?

A
ethical
B
reductive
C
metaphysical
D
epistemological
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Imagine that there is a society that says it is fine to steal from people under certain circumstances. Would a philosopher argue that stealing is ethical in this case?

A
Yes, it is what society chose.
B
No, stealing is always wrong.
C
It depends on the philosopher’s view of ethics.
D
Philosophers would not ask this kind of question.
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What is speculation in philosophy?

A
assuming that all ideas are false
B
guessing the right answer on a test
C
estimating the solution to a number problem
D
using imagination and reason to develop new ideas
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Which BEST explains the paradox of freedom?

A
Freedom can be a burden in Western societies.
B
Western societies value freedom and strive to have it.
C
Western societies have less freedom than other societies.
D
Western societies believe in predetermination and choice.
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A syllogism is an example of what?

A
a state of being
B
a logical structure
C
the freedom paradox
D
Christianized philosophy

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