Quiz 7 Please write your name and "Quiz 7" at the top of your paper - Explain one of the methods of scientific research we discussed in class (4 points).
- Describe 3 of the criteria for distinguishing science from pseudoscience (2 points each).
Quiz 6Please write your name and "Quiz 6" at the top of your paper. - Max
Black defines Humbug as, "deceptive misrepresentation, short of lying,
especially by pretentious word or deed, of somebody's own thoughts,
feelings, or attitudes." What are two issues Frankfurt raises with this
definition? (2 points each)
- According to Frankfurt, what is the difference between bullshit and lies? (4 points)
- According to Frankfurt, why is bullshit worse than a lie? (2 points)
Quiz 4Each of the following passages commits at least one fallacy. Identify and explain that fallacy. - From
former President Bush's address to a joint session of Congress on
September 20, 2001, “And we will pursue nations that provide aid or safe
haven to terrorism. Every nation in every region now has a decision to
make: Either you are with us or you are with the terrorists.”
- You know why you think that? Because you are an idiot!
- If
you want a life full of sexual pleasure, don’t graduate from college. A
study to be published next month in American Demographics magazine
shows that people with the most education have the least amount of sex.
- My
fellow Americans...there has been some talk that the government is
overstepping its bounds by allowing police to enter peoples' homes
without the warrants traditionally required by the Constitution.
However, these are dangerous times and dangerous times require
appropriate actions. I have in my office thousands of letters from
people who let me know, in no uncertain terms, that they heartily
endorse the war against crime in these United States. Because of this
overwhelming approval, it is evident that the police are doing the right
thing.
- Father: “Don’t play with that sharp stick son!” Son: “It’s not a stick dad, it is a lightsaber.”
Quiz 2
Please write your name and "Quiz 2" at the top of your paper and then answer the following questions:
- What is eduction? (2 points)
- What is a lexical definition (2 points)? Give an example (2 points).
- What is a definition by genus and difference (2 points)? Give an example. In your example, be sure to identify the genus and the difference (2 points).
Quiz 1
Please write your name and "Quiz 1" at the top of your paper and then answer the following questions:
- What are two reasons Baillargeon gives for why he wrote our text? (2 points each)
- List and briefly describe three of the five functions of language we discussed in class. (2 points each)
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