Identify the subject and predicate terms in, and name the form of, each of the following propositions:   PROBLEMS   1.Some historians are extremely gifted writers whose works read like first-rate novels.   2.No athletes who have ever accepted pay for participating in sports are amateurs.   3.No dogs that are without pedigrees are candidates […]

Which of the various functions of language are exemplified by each of the following passages?   PROBLEMS   1.Check the box on line 6a unless your parent (or someone else) can claim you as a dependent on his or her tax return.   —U.S. Internal Revenue Service, “Instructions,” Form 1040, 2006   2.‘Twasbrillig, and the […]

Identify the premises and conclusions in the following passages. Some premises do support the conclusion; others do not. Note that premises may support conclusions directly or indirectly and that even simple passages may contain more than one argument.   Example Problem   A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the […]

DQ1 When you are asked to construct an ethical argument, what do you consider that to mean? Explain and discuss with other whether there are objective or subjective standards for ethical arguments.   DQ2 Find an outside source that argues for some specific ethical standards in its argumentation. Translate it into a syllogism and evaluate […]

DQ1 Aristotle described argumentation as the following: “For to a certain extent all men attempt to discuss statements and to maintain them, to defend themselves, and to attack others.” Aristotle’s description of argumentation represents his view of how argumentation is a part of who we are as human beings. Do you agree or disagree with […]

DQ1 Research an argument in the realm of apologetics and evaluate the syllogism given (e.g., the transcended argument for the existence of God). Translate the argument into a standard-form categorical syllogism with a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion that contains a major term (predicate) and a minor term (subject). Make certain the […]

DQ1 Why is it important to understand how a syllogism functions when it comes to doing advocacy work?   DQ2 Provide an argument in affirmation of the topic: It is better to protect privacy over security. Your response should be at least 250 words long and include at least one source found using resources available […]

DQ1 Using an argument from an organization you found, create the logical contradiction for the organization’s position. Be sure to properly label the quality and quantity of the propositions.   DQ2 How would you communicate with someone who holds a different view than yourself in a way that is logically sound but does not deny […]

DQ1 Examine an argument made in public and translate its conclusion to show one of the four standard-form categorical propositions (A, E, I, or O). Does the conclusion follow from the premises? Why or why not? Second, if its premises are true, what else can you infer about the conclusion? Analyze.   [Note: Remember that […]

DQ1 What are the sources of data used in your practicum setting? Explain the process of how data is collected, stored, and analyzed in your practicum setting. What information is gained from this data and how it is utilized in your practicum setting?   DQ2 Describe the Quad Council Competencies in regards to data. How […]