Phil 101 F10: Exam 1 Study Guide

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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