Logic Quiz

What is the primary focus of Logic in philosophy?

• The study of morality

• The principles of correct reasoning

• The analysis of government

• The nature of existence

Which type of reasoning guarantees that the conclusion must be true if the premises are true?

• Inductive reasoning

• Analogical reasoning

• Deductive reasoning

• Abductive reasoning

What does the term 'philosophy' literally mean?

• Search for truth

• Understanding existence

• Love of wisdom

• Study of knowledge

Which branch of philosophy deals with questions about reality and existence?

• Metaphysics

• Ethics

• Political Philosophy

• Epistemology

What is the main concern of Ethics in philosophy?

• The structure of arguments

• The nature of knowledge

• The principles of reasoning

• What is right and wrong

Which example illustrates inductive reasoning?

• All mammals have lungs; whales are mammals; therefore, whales have lungs.

• If it rains, the ground gets wet; it is raining; therefore, the ground is wet.

• Every pigeon I have seen is white; therefore, all pigeons must be white.

• All humans are mortal; Socrates is human; therefore, Socrates is mortal.

What is the focus of Political Philosophy?

• The analysis of human behavior

• The study of knowledge

• The role of government and justice

• The nature of reality

Which question is associated with Epistemology?

• What is reality?

• What is a just society?

• What is the meaning of life?

• How do we know what is true?

What is philosophy?

What is the significance of learning logic?

• Helps to distinguish good arguments from bad arguments

• Provides fundamental defense against prejudiced attitudes

• Enables us to disclose ill-conceived policies

• All of the above