CRITICAL THINKING IN PHILOSOPHY
Candidates must answer all parts of this question.
1.
(
a
)
The following list contains both arguments and statements.
Write down
the
three
numbers that identify the
arguments
.
(1)
The soup was cold but the waiter disagreed.
(2)
The Internet wasn’t working and I didn’t do my homework.
(3)
She wasn’t at the party because I saw her at the zoo.
(4)
I’m feeling tired and I want to go home.
(5)
I think therefore I am.
(6)
It must be cold outside because there is ice on the pond.
(7)
If you want to get fit do more exercise.
(8)
It is wrong to hit the dog.
(
b
)
(i)
What is a valid argument?
(ii)
What is a sound argument?
(iii)
Read the following argument:
All birds have eyes
All parrots have eyes
So, all parrots are birds.
Is this a sound argument? Give a reason for your answer.
(
c
)
She says smoking is bad for you but I saw her smoking in a bar just last
week so I don’t see why I should listen to what she says.
What is a fallacy?
What fallacy is being committed in the above example? Justify your
answer.
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