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