Philosophy Activity 1
Philosophy Activity 1
Philosophy Activity 1
ACTIVITY#1
2. "John will probably receive the next promotion SINCE he’s been here the longest."
3. If Max were guilty, he would not ask the police to investigate. Therefore, his asking the police
to investigate shows that he is not guilty.
Conclusion: Therefore, his asking the police to investigate shows he is not guilty.
6. Since all doctors have degrees, and anyone who has a degree has attended school, every doctor
must have attended school.
Premise: Anyone who has a degree has attended school, every doctor must have attended school
7. When I hear you play like that, it makes me so angry that I want to smash your flute and break
your jaw.
Premise: When I hear you play like that; it makes me so angry that.
11. Cars drive faster on long city blocks than on short city blocks. Long blocks are thus more
dangerous for pedestrians than short blocks.
Premise: Cars drive faster on long city blocks than on short city blocks.
Conclusion: Long blocks are thus more dangerous for pedestrians than short blocks.
12. No brass instruments use reeds, and flutes don't use reeds, so flutes must be brass
instruments.
13. People who argue over reality TV shows deserve to have empty lives.
Premise: People who argue over reality TV shows deserve to have empty lives.
14. Dogs make better pets than cats because dogs are friendlier than cats.
15. A politician can’t get elected unless she lies. Therefore, all elected officials are liars.
16. The sea level is rising because greenhouse gases are causing the atmosphere to warm at a
rapid rate.
17. Justice can’t exist for the poor because justice is nothing but the way the rich protect their
interests.
Premise: justice is nothing but the way the rich protect their interests.
19. All women are mortal. Xanthippe is a woman. So, Xanthippe is mortal.
20. The opening scene in Saving Private Ryan is a great battle scene because the scene is so
realistic that a lot of World War II veterans cried when they saw it.
Conclusion: a lot of World War II veterans cried when they saw it.