Study Sheet for First Midterm
Memorize the following terms (for fill in the blank questions):
Proposition
Simple Proposition
Compound Proposition
Conjunction
Conjunct
Disjunction
Disjunct
Hypothetical (Conditional)
Antecedent
Consequent
Inference
Argument
Premise
Conclusion
Deductive
Inductive
| Valid
Invalid
Sound
Strong
Weak
Cogent
Stipulative Definition
Lexical Definition
Precising Definition
Theoretical Definition
Persuasive Definition
Extension
Intension
Ostensive Definition
Quasi-Ostensive Definition
Synonymous Definition
Operational Definition
Definition by Genus and Difference |
You should be able to identify the premises and conclusions of an argument.
You should know how to paraphrase and diagram arguments.
You should be able to give examples of the five types of definitions.
You should be able to describe the five functions of language.
You should be able to define a word in each of the five ways we discussed in class,
You
should know the five rules for forming definitions by genus and
difference and be able to identify which of those rules a definition
has violated.
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