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12 Apr 2022, 07:30
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Question 1
E
Be sure to select an answer first to save it in the Error Log before revealing the correct answer (OA)!
Difficulty:
5%
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Question Stats:
80% (02:23) correct
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Question 2
C
Be sure to select an answer first to save it in the Error Log before revealing the correct answer (OA)!
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45%
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55% (01:15) correct 45%
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Question 3
B
Be sure to select an answer first to save it in the Error Log before revealing the correct answer (OA)!
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45%
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52% (00:57) correct 48%
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For ages Logic has served as an introduction to Philosophy, that is, to Metaphysics and speculative Ethics. It is of old and honourable descent: a man studies Logic in very good company. It is the warp upon which nearly the whole web of ancient, medieval and modern Philosophy is woven. The history of thought is hardly intelligible without it.
As the science of proof, Logic gives an account of the general nature of evidence, deductive and inductive, as applied in the physical and social sciences and in the affairs of life. The general nature of such evidence: it would be absurd of the logician to pretend to instruct the chemist, economist and merchant, as to the special character of the evidence requisite in their several spheres of judgment. Still, by investigating the general conditions of proof, he sets every man upon his guard against the insufficiency of evidence. One application of the science of proof deserves special mention: namely, to that department of Rhetoric which has been the most developed, relating to persuasion by means of oratory, leader-writing, or pamphleteering. It is usually said that Logic is useful to convince the judgment, not to persuade the will: but one way of persuading the will is to convince the judgment that a certain course is advantageous; and although this is not always the readiest way, it is the most honourable, and leads to the most enduring results. Logic is the backbone of Rhetoric.
As the science of proof, Logic gives an account of the general nature of evidence, deductive and inductive, as applied in the physical and social sciences and in the affairs of life. The general nature of such evidence: it would be absurd of the logician to pretend to instruct the chemist, economist and merchant, as to the special character of the evidence requisite in their several spheres of judgment. Still, by investigating the general conditions of proof, he sets every man upon his guard against the insufficiency of evidence. One application of the science of proof deserves special mention: namely, to that department of Rhetoric which has been the most developed, relating to persuasion by means of oratory, leader-writing, or pamphleteering. It is usually said that Logic is useful to convince the judgment, not to persuade the will: but one way of persuading the will is to convince the judgment that a certain course is advantageous; and although this is not always the readiest way, it is the most honourable, and leads to the most enduring results. Logic is the backbone of Rhetoric.
1. From the passage, each of the following can be inferred about Logic EXCEPT:
(A) It influences the judgment of man.
(B) It is an integral part of Philosophy.
(C) Thought can hardly function without it.
(D) It is considered a science.
(E) It limits itself to social sciences.
(A) It influences the judgment of man.
(B) It is an integral part of Philosophy.
(C) Thought can hardly function without it.
(D) It is considered a science.
(E) It limits itself to social sciences.
2. According to the passage, why is logic limited only to the general nature of evidence?
(A) Because Logic is a general science
(B) Because Logic looks at problems holistically
(C) Because a Logician may not possess specialist knowledge of different fields
(D) Because Logic is only concerned with the special character of the evidence
(E) Because Logic limits itself to investigating general conditions of proof
(A) Because Logic is a general science
(B) Because Logic looks at problems holistically
(C) Because a Logician may not possess specialist knowledge of different fields
(D) Because Logic is only concerned with the special character of the evidence
(E) Because Logic limits itself to investigating general conditions of proof
3. What is the meaning of the word ‘readiest’ as used in the passage?
(A) Preferred
(B) Easiest
(C) Convincing
(D) Long lasting
(E) Morally
(A) Preferred
(B) Easiest
(C) Convincing
(D) Long lasting
(E) Morally
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Passage # 148 Date: 12-Apr-2022
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Passage # 148 Date: 12-Apr-2022
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04 Aug 2022, 19:01
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Please provide explanation for Q2.
05 Aug 2022, 00:57
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2. According to the passage, why is logic limited only to the general nature of evidence?
Difficulty Level: 650
Explanation
The second sentence of the second para states that it would be absurd for the Logician to pretend that he possesses the specific knowledge of a chemist, economist, or merchant. A Logician instead concentrates on the general relation between evidence and conclusion. Thus, (C) is the correct answer.
(A) While this is true, the question is why is it so.
(B) The passage doesn’t really state this and even if it does, the question is why is it so.
(D) Opposite. According to the passage, logic is actually concerned with the general nature of evidence.
(E) Same as A.
Answer: C
Difficulty Level: 650
Explanation
The second sentence of the second para states that it would be absurd for the Logician to pretend that he possesses the specific knowledge of a chemist, economist, or merchant. A Logician instead concentrates on the general relation between evidence and conclusion. Thus, (C) is the correct answer.
(A) While this is true, the question is why is it so.
(B) The passage doesn’t really state this and even if it does, the question is why is it so.
(D) Opposite. According to the passage, logic is actually concerned with the general nature of evidence.
(E) Same as A.
Answer: C
