SCANTRON SHEET FOR QUIZ (ALL CLASSES)

Remember that you're supposed to bring a scantron sheet to the exam. They're for sale at the bookstore ($0.15). We use a small rectangular (green or bluish) card. Also, no pen. Bring a sharpened pencil.

PHI 2010 Topics for the Midterm

CH1
Necessary and sufficient conditions
1.2 Argument, premise, conclusion
Deductive arguments: validity, etc.
Inductive arguments: strong, cogent, etc.
Analogical Induction
Hypothetical InductionCriteria of Adequacy
Fallacies:Begging the Question; False Dilemma; Appeal to the Person; Appeal to Authority; Appeal to Ignorance; Appeal to Fear
1.3 Thought Experiment and counterexample

CH 7
Knowledge by acquaintance; performative knowledge; propositional knowledge; a priori, a posteriori;Theories of Truth: Correspondence, Pragmatic Theory, Coherence
7.3 Internal Theory of Knowledge: Knowledge by Justification C/E “Triff’s Dr. Appointment”Causal Theory of Knowledge. C/E “The Demented Mrs. Grabbit”Defeasibility Theory. C/E “Goldman’s Fake Barns”Reliability TheoryExplanationist Theory

CH 2
2.2 Logical Behaviorism; C/E “Perfect Pretender”QualiaIdentity Theory; C/E “Nagel’s Bat”
2.3Functionalism; C/E Putnam’s “Inverted Spectrum”
Turing test for computer intelligence
Intentionality
2.5 Property Dualism
Emergent Property
Downward Causation

CH 3
3.1 Hard determinism; C/E common sense, the idea of responsibility and accountability
Soft determinism
Traditional Compatibilism C/E Locke’s trapped conversationalist; Taylor’s ingenious physiologist; Taylor’s drug addiction
Harry Frankfurt’s Hierarchical compatibilism (first, second order desires and second order volitions) C/E Willing Bank Teller
3.3 Libertarianism
Agent causation and event causation

PHI 2604 Chapter 6: Homework

Chapter 6

1. Why do companies screen applicants? What's “job description” and “job specification”?
2. What’s the purpose of “tests” when applying for a job at a company?
3. Define: “Aptitude test,” “personality test,” “skill test.”
4. In measuring a test make a distinction between “validity” and “reliability.”
5. How should an interviewer conduct an interview?
6. In promotions one has to make a judgment between qualifications and seniority. What’s the best way to proceed?
7. Define “inbreeding” and “nepotism.”
8. Define “due process” and “just cause” within the context of discipline and discharge.
9. Distinguish between the following terms: Firing, termination, layoff and position elimination.
10. Go over the seven guidelines on wages established on pp. 289, 290.
11. Briefly summarize the history of the Union Movement.
12. What’s a “direct strike”? Go over Gonsalves’ 3-point criteria.
13. Analyze the difference between sympathetic strikes, boycotts and corporate campaigns.

PHI 2604 Homework: Chapter 4

1. Provide a quick background of the historic phases of capitalism.
2. What are the key features of capitalism? Explain each one.
3. Addressing moral justifications for capitalism, defend:
a) The Natural Right to Property
b) Adam Smith's Invisible Hand
4. Addressing criticisms of under capitalism, articulate:
a) Inequality
b) Human nature and capitalism (economic creatures vs. moral creatures)
c) Capitalism breeds oligopolies
d) Competition is not a good.
e) Marx's "exploitation" and "alienation."
5. What are some ot today's economic challenges for capitalism?
6. Read "Buddhist Economics" (page 181-185) and answer questions 1-6

PHI 2010 Homework

Section 2.1 Study questions, #1,6,7

Section 2.2 Study questions, #2, 4-11

PHI 2604 Link to Questions for the Quiz

This is the link for our textbook, Moral Issues in Bussiness that I talked to you about. To the left of the page, you have the chapters, then, check each of the tutorial exams. Play with it and have fun. I may use some of these questions.

This is the link for the Doing Philosophy Website. Click on Chapters (1 or 7) and then the section you are looking for. Each section has flash cards, true or flase, and multiple choice questions. Test yourself and good luck. Also remember that you must bring your own scantron sheet (rectangular green or bluish one) to the exam. You can purchase those at the bookstore.

PHI 2010 book situation

I know about the PHI 2010 book situation. This afternoon the bookstore assured me that they're ordering books and they hope to have them in two days. That means this weekend. Sorry about the delay... it happens sometimes.