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Statements about the world or reality are called ___________.
propositions
truth
opinions
facts
_____________ is the clear awareness and understanding of something. It is the product of questions that allow for clear answer provided by facts.
facts
knowledege
wisdom
Propositions or statements which are observed to be real or truthful are considered _______
facts
opinions
truth
These statements cannot be taken as true since it is simply not immediately evident.
claims
truth
hearsay
facts
__________ is a judgement base on certain facts.
opinion
statement
conclusion
ruling
______________ are statements that express conviction that are not easily and clearly explained by facts
facts
beliefs
opinion
conclusion
___________ are statements that assume the claim to be true and provide reasons why the statement is true.
beliefs
arguments
explanations
logic
____________ are a series of statements that provide reasons to convince the reader or listener that a claim or opinion is truthful.
beliefs
explanations
arguments
logic
Arguments are made with the assumption that the truth of the claim or opinion is still to be determined.
True
False
What do you call the branch of Philosophy that focuses on the analysis of arguments
Logic
Aesthetic
Reasoning
Philosophy of Man
This fallacy attacks the person presenting the argument instead of the argument itself
ad hominem
appeal to force
cause-effect
fallacy of composition
This fallacy uses the threat of force or an undesirable event to advance an argument
ad hominem
appeal to force
appeal to emotion
appeal to tradition
A fallacy using emotions such as pity or sympathy
ad hominem
appeal to force
appeal to emotion
appeal to tradition
This fallacy presents an idea as as acceptable because a lot of people accept it
appeal to force
appeal to tradition
appeal to emotion
appeal to popular
This fallacy assumes the thing or idea to be proven is true; also known as “circular argument”
appeal to force
appeal to popular
begging the question
fallacy of composition
An example of bias which has a tendency to judge a person's personality by his or her action, without regard for external factors or influences
correspondence bias
confirmation bias
framing
cultural bias
A bias focusing on a certain aspect of a problem while ignoring other aspects
attribution effect
cofirmation bias
framing
hindsight
A bias where a person or group is connected to or has a vested interest in the issue being discussed
correspondence bias
confirmation bias
cultural bias
conflict of interest
A bias that has a tendency to look for and readily accept information which fits one's own beliefs or views and to reject ideas or views that go against it.
correspondence bias
confirmation bias
framing
conflict of interest
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