Question 1

Describe what it means to call a claim metaphysical? Why is that important when considering the worthiness of ideological arguments?

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The term metaphysical refers to assertio...

Question 2

When we offer an ideological argument, we treat the reasons for our claims as hypotheses and not as a statement of fact.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is meant by describing the premises of ideological arguments as axiomatic?

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As in high school plane geometry, axioms...

Question 4

Why do arguments based on religious or political ideologies generally pass the Test of Relevance?

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Because people regard their re...

Question 5

What are some of the risks associated with ideological reasoning?

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Governmentally and culturally enforced p...

Question 6

Ideological reasoning is a process of thinking that ________.

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A)   begins with an expression of core values or beliefs
B)   begins with a hypothesis that is then tested scientifically
C)   begins with a helpful comparison that is simple and familiar
D)   begins with the evaluation of the speaker's credibility

Question 7

Which of the following primarily depends upon ideological reasoning?

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A)   Randolph knows that John Glenn was a senator. John Glenn was an astronaut. Therefore Randolph knows that John Glenn was an astronaut.
B)   The animal rights activists defended themselves by saying: "We did not steal any animals from the lab. We rescued those monkeys because they were the helpless victims of torture."
C)   Everyone loves ice cream. So don't try to tell me that Louis doesn't want to eat his ice cream.
D)   Either we'll study together tonight for tomorrow's exam, or we will both blow it off. I'm too tired to study tonight. So, we're going to blow it off.

Question 8

What can a strong critical thinker do to expand his or her sensitivities and monitor the tendency to accept uncritically the ideological beliefs and values, which are a natural part of the culture?

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Trying to see the world throug...

Question 9

Shared ideological convictions play no particular role in shaping social groups and determining personal identities.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If the speaker gives an additional reason to establish that a given premise is true, then the speaker has made a new argument. The first thing to do in evaluating that new argument is to _________ the new argument (reason + claim).

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The answer of If the speaker gives an additional reason...

Question 11

Saying that the argument maker takes the ideological absolutes on faith means ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the conclusions of ideological arguments are presented as certain
B)   the premises are so profoundly obvious that they require no demonstration
C)   the persuasiveness of ideological reasoning is not open to doubt
D)   the validity of the ideological reasoning cannot be questioned

Question 12

Why is it challenging to apply the test of the truthfulness of the premises to ideological arguments?

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A)   because the speaker is usually an authoritative personality
B)   because people who accept ideologies are illogical
C)   because the ideology's core beliefs and values function as unspoken implicit assumptions
D)   because the ideological assumptions are fundamentally irrelevant

Question 13

When making ideological arguments, an outside source is apt to be ________.

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A)   used simply to reinforce what the speaker is saying
B)   used for purposes of comparison and close analysis
C)   part of the systematic investigation of relevant data
D)   evidence to disconfirm the speaker's core beliefs

Question 14

What does it take to challenge powerful people who use their ideological orientation to cause harm? And why?

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It takes courage to challenge powerful p...

Question 15

If the argument maker asserts that a given premise is to be accepted as self-evident, evaluate the premise as a ___________ made in the absence of any supporting reasons or credible expert source.

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The answer of If the argument maker asserts that a...

Question 16

Arguing that value judgments ought neither to be made nor accepted is ________.

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A)   like arguing for a value judgment
B)   essential to preserve objectivity
C)   entailed by the use of comparative reasoning
D)   justified by the application of empirical reasoning

Question 17

What are some of the benefits of ideological reasoning?

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First, our shared ideologies define and ...

Question 18

Explain what it means to say that ideological reasoning constrains as well as empowers.

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Our axiomatic core convictions have life...

Question 19

What is meant by describing a claim as metaphysical?

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A claim is metaphysical if the...

Question 20

Why is our level of faith and conviction not a measure of the truth of the beliefs we hold?

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We might be tragical...

Exam 13: Ideological Reasoning

What is meant by describing the premises of ideological arguments as axiomatic?

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What are some of the benefits of ideological reasoning?

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Saying that the argument maker takes the ideological absolutes on faith means ________.

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Why is it challenging to apply the test of the truthfulness of the premises to ideological arguments?

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Shared ideological convictions play no particular role in shaping social groups and determining personal identities.

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When making ideological arguments, an outside source is apt to be ________.

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If the speaker gives an additional reason to establish that a given premise is true, then the speaker has made a new argument. The first thing to do in evaluating that new argument is to _________ the new argument (reason + claim).

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Arguing that value judgments ought neither to be made nor accepted is ________.

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Why is our level of faith and conviction not a measure of the truth of the beliefs we hold?

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What is meant by describing a claim as metaphysical?

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What can a strong critical thinker do to expand his or her sensitivities and monitor the tendency to accept uncritically the ideological beliefs and values, which are a natural part of the culture?

Correct AnswerverifiedTrying to see the world throug...View AnswerShow Answer

When we offer an ideological argument, we treat the reasons for our claims as hypotheses and not as a statement of fact.

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What are some of the risks associated with ideological reasoning?

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Explain what it means to say that ideological reasoning constrains as well as empowers.

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Ideological reasoning is a process of thinking that ________.

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Which of the following primarily depends upon ideological reasoning?

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Why do arguments based on religious or political ideologies generally pass the Test of Relevance?

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If the argument maker asserts that a given premise is to be accepted as self-evident, evaluate the premise as a ___________ made in the absence of any supporting reasons or credible expert source.

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Describe what it means to call a claim metaphysical? Why is that important when considering the worthiness of ideological arguments?

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What does it take to challenge powerful people who use their ideological orientation to cause harm? And why?

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