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Phil 101: Introduction To Logic Question Paper

Phil 101: Introduction To Logic

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Economics And Statistics

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS

PHIL 101: INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC

STREAMS: ECON&STAT TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 8/8/2013 2.30 PM- 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer Question ONE in Section A and any other TWO in Section B

Section A

1. Briefly discuss the following:

(a) Logic as both a science and an art [10 Marks]

(b) Argument [5 Marks]

(c) Proposition [5 Marks]

(d) Fallacy [5 Marks]

(e) Definition [5 Marks]

Section B

2. Discuss the essentials of logic

(a) To an individual [10 Marks]

(b) To a society [10 Marks]

3. Giving examples explain

(a) The nature of a sound and unsound argument. [10 Marks]
(b) Deductive and inductive argument [10 Marks]

4. Explain the four theories of truth [20 Marks]

5. Giving relevant examples, explain the following fallacies

(a) Argumentum ad Ignorantiam (argument from ignorance) [5 Marks]

(b) Argumentum ad Populum (appeal to people) [5 Marks]

(c) Argumentum ad Baculum (appeal to force) [5 Marks]

(d) Argumentum ad Misericordiam (appeal to pity) [5 Marks]

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Phil 101: Introduction To Logic Question Paper

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