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Logic, Reason and Critical Thinking, Class 14: Period 4, Thursday, December 17
"Welcome," Miss Bennet smiled, and it could be said that her smile was a somewhat mischievous smile, today. "If you have taken previous classes with me, you will know that I do not typically favour final exams. Literature, for one, is a highly subjective topic, and the class was intended more to inspire individuals towards its enjoyment, than to quantify the understanding of it."
"Logic, on the other hand ..." This was not a very promising smile, no.
Miss Bennet began passing papers back, starting with the furthest row. "You have until class ends to finish, and if you should like more time, I am perfectly willing to stay after class with you. I am also willing to further explain any of the questions, should you require clarification. You may use any notes or books that you have carried in with you, but you may not leave to fetch any, and you may only use yours. You may not, under any circumstances, borrow another's notes, or discuss matters with your classmates. If I catch you whispering or passing notes while completing your exam, the consequences will be unpleasant."
The frown was severe, but faded soon enough. "Beyond that, dear students, I solemnly vow that I will be generous with evaluation. You have little to fear. Only show me what it is you have learned, and I will be well satisfied. Shall we begin?"
"Logic, on the other hand ..." This was not a very promising smile, no.
Miss Bennet began passing papers back, starting with the furthest row. "You have until class ends to finish, and if you should like more time, I am perfectly willing to stay after class with you. I am also willing to further explain any of the questions, should you require clarification. You may use any notes or books that you have carried in with you, but you may not leave to fetch any, and you may only use yours. You may not, under any circumstances, borrow another's notes, or discuss matters with your classmates. If I catch you whispering or passing notes while completing your exam, the consequences will be unpleasant."
The frown was severe, but faded soon enough. "Beyond that, dear students, I solemnly vow that I will be generous with evaluation. You have little to fear. Only show me what it is you have learned, and I will be well satisfied. Shall we begin?"
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Your Final Exam [LOG-14]
Question #1: Please state one logical reason why you should pass this class.
Question #2: Name one logical fallacy and explain how it functions.
Question #3: What is Occam's Razor? Why does it help us in logical reasoning?
Question #4: Why is it important to not criticize any ideas when brainstorming?
Question #5: Name one reason why a source might be unreliable.
Good luck!
(NOTE: As a reminder, you can use any notes or sources you've brought in with you. You may also raise your hand and ask Miss Bennet's help if you're confused by anything. But no getting help from your classmates.)
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#1. To my knowledge I meet the requirements to pass this class.
#2. Appeal to antiquity: The faulty notion that old ideas are necessarily good ones.
#3. Occam's Razor is the principle that the simplest explanation is usually the best one. It keeps us reminded not to base our hypotheses on too many assumptions.
#4. Brainstorming is used to overcome our initial prejudices and fears when gathering as many ideas as possible. Criticizing any ideas at this stage would thus be counterproductive.
#5. It might be biased.
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handwavilycompleted her exam, she was available to talk to her classmates.Re: Sign In! [LOG-14]
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And it was relaxing to have a chance to exercise her calligraphic skills.
1: I have fulfilled all classroom directives.
2: And argumentum ad populum is a fallacy in which an argument is justified on the basis of many other people agreeing with it.
3: The principle that the least complicated answer is preferred when looking for an explanation for something.
4: Brainstorming is intended to create many ideas, not good ideas, so criticism is counterproductive.
5: A source might be incompetent and unqualified to provide input.
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handwavilywriting his exam.Re: Sign In! [LOG-14]