Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Sample quiz #2

Reminder: we will go over this sample quiz on Monday following spring break; our second quiz, based on this sample, will be on Wednesday of that same week.

Logic. Spring 2024. Practice Quiz #2                                                                 Name:

1. True or False: One can deduce P from the disjunct P or Q.

2. How does an argument differ from an explanation?

 

3. Write an invalid argument.

 

4. Write an uncogent argument.

 

5. True or false?  If A then B or C is equivalent to If B or C then A.”

6. Reproduce the chart for induction and deduction.

 

 

 

7.  Does the following argument violate the is-ought gap?

Many animals eat other animals. Humans are animals. Therefore, there is nothing immoral about humans eating other animals.

8. Translate into formal symbolic language:

a.       You cannot both enjoy the class and not attend.

 

b.       Although this quiz is cumulative, you will do well if you study.

 

c.       If you study or are a genius, you will ace the quiz.

 

9. Pick any two from exercise 17 and complete the proofs:

1.

 

 

 

2.


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