What you need to know: Logic • • • You should know what the following are: proposition, argument, premise, conclusion, circular argument, conditional statement, antecedent, consequent. You should be able to give precise definitions of validity and soundness, and be able to evaluate whether an argument is valid or sound. You should be able to recognize the following forms of an argument, and know whether they are valid: Affirming the Antecedent (Modus Ponens), Denying the Consequent
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respective merits and noting their respective drawbacks, always keeping an open mind and allowing your position to shift and gain nuance . Classically, an argument is not considered complete until the opposing positions are discussed, conceded to, and possibly refuted. In your Commonplaces Folder, you will gather articles that participate in arguments relevant to informed, democratic citizens. This ongoing collection will provide material, background knowledge, and perspective on current events, an
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happiness * Looking at the hedonic calculus 7 measures how they fit in category? Benefit society how? * Summarise back to the question yes utilitarian then see its good moral decision say it’s good considering all views 3rd paragraph Counter argument * However, doesn’t look at the minority? * How can utilitarian use the hedonic calculus to make a decision? It doesn’t look what else can happen from the action u do. More death threats for the country etc. * Subjective * Summarise
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Outline the cosmological argument for the existence of God (21 marks) The cosmological argument aims to prove the existence of God whilst also providing an explanation for the beginning of the universe, with different views coming from various scholars. It is an a posteriori argument, meaning we can draw conclusions from experiences based on what we see around us, although it is not a fact. Despite the separate interpretations, the cosmological argument revolves around a first cause which started
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The Cosmological argument says that the universe began to exist, therefore the universe has a cause. Magic is more believable than even believing that something just appeared with no cause whatsoever. If something begins existing, there has to be a cause. However, there is an argument to this statement. Has the universe always existed or did it simply one day begin? Atheists believe that the universe has always been here and that there’s nothing to it. This theory is shot down a lot due to extensive
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outside of our concepts His existence must be taken on faith by the child of God (Eph. 2:8-9)(Barackman, 2006, 39). While God cannot be proven through science and reason there are certain arguments that the believer can use for the existence of God. Barackman lists four arguments. First, the cosmological argument which suggests that for there to be a product there must
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fearing a loss of authority and support. Scattergood thinks that because his organisation is constantly under pressure with tight deadlines to meet, he doesn’t have time to let employees join in the decision making process. Scattergood ‘s arguments : 1. He believes that participation would not work in his organisation 2. Scattergood is afraid of losing his authority if he gives his employees a chance to share in the decisions made in his organisation. 3. He believes if he disagreed
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Sundale Club Case Analysis The company had gained a prestigious reputation and was highly recommended. A waiting list was established in order to accommodate future club members. The company’s reputation really started to suffer in the past few months of hiring a new activity manager. While reading this case study I noted several problems that were caused by an employee’s behavior toward club members and colleagues and the failure of top level management to handle the issues appropriately. Key
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The Ontological Argument was founded by St Anselm. St Anselm was the Archbishop of Canterbury in the late 11th century and was an avid philosopher. Anselm most famous work was a book called Proslogion. He outlined the Ontological Argument in parts two and three of Proslogion. As a firm believer in God, Anselm wanted to prove God’s existence and to refute ‘the fool who says in his heart that there is no God.’ (Psalms 14:1). The ontological argument is a priori and deductive argument. It is priori
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Peter Singer suggests different arguments that he believes should reduce the lack thereof in certain areas of the world. He counter argues the issues that were address in the article providing detail information of why there are considered invalid. However, Singer demands change from individuals who are not willingly to adapt to the new principle of producing wealthy and profitable countries. Explain Singer’s goal in this article, and then present his argument in relation to this issue. Zarri
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