Class Test

1. Americans should eat less red meat. Their health is at risk otherwise: red meat and the
cholesterol it contains contribute to heart disease. Even more, it often contains harmful
bacteria--such as E-coli--and other toxins. And that's not considering the animal rights issues!
Identify and label the issue being discussed, the conclusion made about the issue, and
the reasons that support the conclusion.
2. Name two ways of locating reasons in an argument.
3. Choose two of the "Common Rationalizations" and give examples of actions that fit their
definitions. Explain: why are these actions really not moral?
4. Match the following value assumptions with their principles.
5. Why is stereotyping harmful to discovering the truth? How can a critical
thinker use deductive reasoning to prevent stereotyping? Give an example of a
prejudicial statement, and show how deduction can help isolate the stereotype.
6. Match each item on the left to the corresponding item at right.
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1. To love God and one's neighbour

2. Equality
3. Universal, self-evident ethical
principles
4. The greatest general happiness
5. Liberty for everyone

a. Everyone should act in accordance with this

for the betterment of the individual and
society.
b. Do not restrict freedom of others
c. Behaviour is judged according to its utility
in creating well-being
d. The same opportunities and consequences
apply to all
e. Behaviour is based on Biblical principles

7. Match the following tests with their definitions.

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4. The greatest general happiness

a. Behaviour is judged according to its utility

in creating well-being
b. Everyone should act in accordance with this
for the betterment of the individual and
society.
c. The same opportunities and consequences
apply to all
d. Behaviour is based on Biblical principles

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e. Do not restrict freedom of others

1. To love God and one's neighbour

2. Equality
3. Universal, self-evident ethical
principles

Liberty for everyone