PHI 2010: Link for "Doing Philosophy" textbook.

This is the link for "Doing Philosophy" Website. Click on Chapters (1, 7) and then review the section you are looking for. Each section has flash cards, true or false, and multiple choice questions. Test yourself and good luck.

You most bring a scantron to the quiz. Buy only the green, rectangular scantron, which is for sale (15 cents) at the bookstore. Don't buy the red scantron.

PHI 2010 TOPICS FOR QUIZ

Chapter 1

1- Necessary and sufficient conditions
2- Socratic method
3- Scientific Method
4- Logical impossibility, causal impossibility and law of non-contradiction
5- Argument, premise, conclusion p.21
6- Deductive arguments: valid/invalid, sound, unsound
7- Inductive arguments: strong/weak, cogent
8- Enumerative Induction, Analogical Induction and IBE (Hypothetical Induction)
9- Criteria of adequacy (you should know each element)
10- Fallacies: (What you should know is what each one is about) Begging the Question, False Dilemma, Appeal to Person, Appeal to the masses, Appeal to Ignorance, Hasty Generalization
11- Thought experiment, counterexample, test implication
12- The difference between conceivability and possibility

Chapter 7

1- Knowledge by acquaintance, performative knowledge, propositional knowledge
2- Theories of truth: Correspondence, Pragmatic Theory and Coherence Theory of Truth. Provide examples of each of these and their differences.
3- Standard account of knowledge / Gettier’s job seekers or Triff’s dental appointment
4- Defeasibility Theory /Lehrer’s demented Mrs. Grabit.
5- Causal Theory /Goldman’s fake barns
6- Reliability Theory /Lehrer’s Human Thermometer.
7- Explanationist Theory of Knowledge

PHI 2010 Honors (Champagne)

This morning I mentioned Champagne in relation to our analysis of the criteria of adequacy in induction. Champagne, stands as the epitome of sophistication in wine production. It’s a state of mind (think of Marilyn Monroe’s addiction to the beverage -as well as kings). Champagne’s celebratory status is unique; handed a glass of champagne, we simply abandon ourselves to its implied pleasure. Some details: 1- Made from three grapes, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay, 2- The champagne we drink today is very different from the one produced by Dom Perignon back in the 18th Century. Back then, Perignon tried to fight the wine’s bubbly and tart character with extra sugar. It was probably cloudy, gritty and coarse. Only later, they realized that this very character was unique to this region. 3- How many bubbles are there in a champagne bottle? 4- What does Brut, Extra Brut, Dry, Demi-Sec and Doux stand for?

PHI 2604 Chapter 2 Homework

Chapter 2 Homework

Part one:
1.What's the difference between consequentialist and nonconsequentialist (or deontological)theories?
2. Define "Egoism." Provide examples.
a) What are some of the misconceptions about Egoism?
3. Identify the term "Psychological Egoism"? In which way is P.E. different from Ethical Egoism described in 2. above?
4. Enumerate the problems presented by Egoism.
5. Explain "Utilitarianism." Provide examples.
6. Go over the six points addressing utilitarianism as they appear on pp. 61, 62.
7. Go over some of the critiques of Utilitarianism.
8. In what sense is business practice "utilitarian" according to Adam Smith (while fostering self-interest?).

Part two:
1. What's the meaning of "good will" according to Kant?
2. Define Kant's catergorical imperative.
3. Explain the difference between a categorical and a hypothetical prescription.
4.What does Kant mean by "universal acceptability"?
5. State Kant's second formulation. Why is a person an "end" rather than a "means to an end"?
6. Go over some of the critical inquires of Kant's theory.
7. What is a prima facie duty?
8. Following W.D. Ross, establish a hierarchy of prima facie duties.
9. What is a right?
10. Establish the difference between positive and negative rights.
11. Can human rights be justified?