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6. Review  both lists of philosophical methods and develop a definition and example for each.
 
6. Review  both lists of philosophical methods and develop a definition and example for each.
  
[http://wiki.gonzaga.edu/alfino/index.php/Philosophical_Methods 1. Philosophical Methods  
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[http://wiki.gonzaga.edu/alfino/index.php/Philosophical_Methods 1. Philosophical Methods]
  
 
[http://wiki.gonzaga.edu/alfino/index.php/Philosophical_Methods_for_Philosophy_Majors 2. Philosophical Methods for Philosophy Majors]  
 
[http://wiki.gonzaga.edu/alfino/index.php/Philosophical_Methods_for_Philosophy_Majors 2. Philosophical Methods for Philosophy Majors]  

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Here are some links corresponding to each of the topics on the study guide.


1. Understand all basic terms from argument theory.

Terms

2. Be able to distinguish explanations from arguments, deductive from inductive arguments.

Structure in deductive and inductive reasoning

The difference between explanation and argument

3. Review concept of validity and the Principle of Induction

Principle of Induction Concept of Validity

4. Understand, distinguish, and give examples of different types of definitions.

Notes on Definition

5. Explain and exemplify three main assessment strategies for arguments.

3 Main Assessment Strategies

6. Review both lists of philosophical methods and develop a definition and example for each.

1. Philosophical Methods

2. Philosophical Methods for Philosophy Majors

Our previous examples in student work

 Anyone who is interested in forming a study group for this and or Kries' class this weekend can email me at (kkrossen@gmail.com).
 Hope this helps, 
 -Kennedy