Chapter 1 Self Quiz

Logic
. A valid deductive argument must have a true conclusion.

. The following statement is a fallacious argument:"I haven't quite made up my mind."

. A "valid argument" concerns the

. If this is 2094, then it is the twenty-first century
It is 2094
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It is the twenty-first century
The above argument is:

. The valid argument hypothetical syllogism is symbolized as:

. If we have free will, then our choices aren't caused.
If our choices aren't caused, then our choices happen by chance.
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If we have free will, then our choices happen by chance.
The above argument is an example of

. Reasoning that someone is guilty "beyond a reasonable doubt" would be an example of what type of reasoning?

. "People seem to like what John has to say. I'd believe him if I were you." This statement involves what fallacy?

. "We'll get him a fair trial and then hang him." This statement would likely be an example of the fallacy of

. "Let the government into our lives, and they will take over everything." This statement would likely be an example of the fallacy of

. All human beings observed thus far have lived less than 20 years.
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The next human being observed will live less than 20 years.
The above argument is an example of

. "Look before you leap, my friend. And remember, he who hesitates is lost." This statement exemplifies the fallacy of

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