Philosophy Answers

Based on the truth-value of the first claim, determine what, if anything, you can about the truth-value of the second claim (show your work).
7. a. Some climbers are logicians. (False)

b. All non logicians are non climbers.

Based on the truth-value of the first claim, determine what, if anything, you can about the truth-value of the second claim (show your work).
6. a. All bats can fly. (True)

b. Some bats cannot fly.

Defend or criticize the following assertions (say if they are true or false and why):
4. The claim “Matt is my friend” should be put into the following standard form claim: “Some M (people named Matt) are F (Friends).”

For each of the following symbolized arguments, use a short-form truth table to test for validity. If the argument is valid, give a proof of its validity using the 18 rules of implication and replacement. If the argument is invalid, give a set of truth values for the variables such that the premises are true, but the conclusion is false.

9. i. (S • K) ➡️ R
ii. K
c. S ➡️ R

An argument's support is supposed to recommend its conclusion as the right answer to the implicit question.

Explain the stoic attitude towards relationships.
How does it differ from today’s attitudes? What are the important strengths and weaknesses of each perspective?

The second way Aquinas claims we can demonstrate the existence of God is by means of

According to Constructivism.......... A. Learning is about the transmission of universal knowledge...... B. Knowledge is the product of our community's practices and interactions with the world...... C. Knowledge is absolute .......D. Education is concerned with technological knowledge.

Which of the following is correct when it comes to Postmodernism and education? ...... A. Argues that education is about assisting the learner to become themselves. B. Claims that education is about teaching learners not to be critical. C. Emphasises that modern schooling methods should enable learners to master a curriculum based on the acquisition of rational knowledge. D. Points out that the teachers should apply the techniques of performance (exams, tests and assignments) to check on the progress of the learner.

Which of the following is correct when it comes to Postmodernism as a philosophy of education? ..... A. Critques the validity of our own knowledge. B. Claims that teachers in transmitting knowledge know what is right. C. Points out that for learners, school is a place where they can become the people they want to be. D. Does not reject the notion of absolute truth in education.