2010 Fall Proseminar Study Guide for Philosophical Method Test
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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.
http://wiki.gonzaga.edu/alfino/index.php/Philosophy_Proseminar_Instructional_Notes_on_Method
2. Be able to distinguish explanations from arguments, deductive from inductive arguments.
http://wiki.gonzaga.edu/alfino/index.php/Logical_Structure_in_Deductive_and_Inductive_Reasoning
3. Review concept of validity and the Principle of Induction
http://wiki.gonzaga.edu/alfino/index.php/Inductive_Argument_Forms
4. Understand, distinguish, and give examples of different types of definitions.
http://wiki.gonzaga.edu/alfino/index.php/2009_Fall_Proseminar_Notes_on_Defintion
5. Explain and exemplify three main assessment strategies for arguments.
http://wiki.gonzaga.edu/alfino/index.php/2009_Fall_Proseminar_Notes_on_Defintion
6. Review both lists of philosophical methods and develop a definition and example for each.
http://wiki.gonzaga.edu/alfino/index.php/Philosophical_Methods_for_Philosophy_Majors
http://wiki.gonzaga.edu/alfino/index.php/Philosophical_Methods
Our previous examples -- http://wiki.gonzaga.edu/alfino/index.php/2010_Fall_Philosophy_Proseminar
Also we should get a study group going for this and or Kries' class this weekend. Anyone who is interested can email me at (kkrossen@gmail.com)