Overview of Philosophical Concepts

What is the study of knowledge, belief, and justification known as in philosophy?

• Logic

• Ethics

• Epistemology

• Metaphysics

Which type of reasoning involves inferring the most plausible explanation for a given set of evidence?

• Deductive reasoning

• Inductive reasoning

• Analogical reasoning

• Abductive reasoning

What is the flaw in reasoning that occurs when the conclusion of an argument is assumed within one of the premises?

• Logical fallacy

• Ambiguity

• Circular reasoning

• False assumption

Which branch of philosophy investigates questions related to beauty, art, and the nature of aesthetic experience?

• Aesthetics

• Ethics

• Epistemology

• Metaphysics

What is the flaw in reasoning that occurs when an argument draws a broad conclusion based on insufficient or limited evidence?

• Ambiguity

• Ignoring counterarguments

• Logical fallacy

• Overgeneralization

Which type of argument aims to provide logically conclusive support for its conclusions?

• Analogical argument

• Abductive argument

• Inductive argument

• Deductive argument

What is the process of seeking and asking about in philosophical inquiry?

• Inquiry

• Abduction

• Induction

• Deduction

Which type of reasoning involves drawing general conclusions based on specific observations or instances?

• Inductive reasoning

• Analogical reasoning

• Deductive reasoning

• Abductive reasoning

What is the flaw in reasoning that occurs when an argument relies primarily on emotional manipulation or appeal to authority?

• Logical fallacy

• Overgeneralization

• Appeal to emotion

• Unfalsifiability

Which type of reasoning involves drawing conclusions based on similarities between different cases?

• Inductive reasoning

• Analogical reasoning

• Deductive reasoning

• Abductive reasoning