Chapter 1

Question 1

what is logic?

Answer 1

Is the study of the method and principles of reasoning

Question 2

An argument uses a set of facts or assumptions called ____________

Answer 2

premises

Question 3

To support a ______

Answer 3

conclusions

Question 4

fallacy

Answer 4

Is a deceptive argument that doesn’t make sense when analyzed carefully

Question 5

Appeal to popularity

Answer 5

Many people believe P is true. Therefore, p is true

Question 6

False cause

Answer 6

a came before b: therefore, a caused b

Question 7

appeal to ignorance

Answer 7

There is no proof that p is true: therefore, p is false

Question 8

Hasty generalization

Answer 8

A and b are linked one or a few times; therefore, a causes b ( or vice versa)

Question 9

limited choice

Answer 9

p is false: therefore, only q can be true

Question 10

Appeal to emotion

Answer 10

p is associated with positive emotional response; therefore, p is true

Question 11

Personal attack

Answer 11

I have a problem with a person/group claiming p; therefore, p is not true

Question 12

circular reasoning

Answer 12

The premise and conclusion both say essentially the same thing

Question 13

diversion

Answer 13

p is related to q, and I have an argument concerning q: therefore, p is true

Question 14

straw man

Answer 14

I have an argument concerning a distorted version of p: therefore, I hope you are fooled into concluding I have an argument tabout he real version of p