Study Guide for First Exam
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
Definition by Example
Ostensive Definition
Quasi-Ostensive Definition
Synonymous Definition
Operational Definition
Definition by Genus and Difference |
In addition to memorizing the above words, you should be able to perform the following tasks:
- 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 six 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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