Question 1

If the speaker gives an additional reason to establish that a given premise is true, then the speaker has made a new argument; then first map the new argument (reason + claim). After that _______________ the new argument by using the four tests of the acceptability of an argument and, if applicable, the five criteria for evaluating comparative reasoning.

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Question 2

What are some of the benefits of ideological reasoning?

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Question 3

What does it take to challenge powerful people who use their ideological orientation to cause harm? And why?

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Question 4

What is meant by describing ideological reasoning as deductive in character?

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Question 5

What can a strong critical thinker do to expand his or her sensitivities and monitor the tendency to accept uncritically the ideological beliefs and values, which are a natural part of the culture?

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Question 6

What is meant by describing a claim as metaphysical?

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Question 7

Describe what it means to call a claim metaphysical? Why is that important when considering the worthiness of ideological arguments?

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Question 8

Why is our level of faith and conviction not a measure of the truth of the beliefs we hold?

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Question 9

Explain what it means to say that ideological reasoning constrains as well as empowers.

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Question 10

Ideological reasoning begins with a specific observable situation and proceeds to an abstract or generalized conclusion about beliefs and values.

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Ideological reasoning typically starts with an abstract or generalized set of beliefs and values, and then applies these to specific observable situations, rather than starting with specific situations and moving to general conclusions.

Question 11

If the argument maker asks the listener to accept the argument maker himself or herself as the source of the truth of a given premise, evaluate the ______________ of the argument maker by applying the 12 criteria for trustworthy expertise.

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Question 12

What are some of the risks associated with ideological reasoning?

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Question 13

If the speaker gives an additional reason to establish that a given premise is true, then the speaker has made a new argument. The first thing to do in evaluating that new argument is to _________ the new argument (reason + claim).

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Question 14

What is meant by saying that in the case of ideological reasoning the argument maker takes the ideological absolutes on faith.

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Question 15

Why do arguments based on religious or political ideologies generally pass the Test of Relevance?

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Question 16

If the argument maker asserts that a given premise is to be accepted as self-evident, evaluate the premise as a ___________ made in the absence of any supporting reasons or credible expert source.

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Question 17

What is meant by describing the premises of ideological arguments as axiomatic?

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Question 18

If the argument maker cites some other source or sources as basis for believing that a given premise is true, evaluate the ____________ of the other source or sources by applying 12 criteria for trustworthy expertise

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Question 19

Shared ideological convictions play no particular role in shaping social groups and determining personal identities.

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Shared ideological convictions can have a significant role in shaping social groups and determining personal identities. They can create a sense of shared values and beliefs that bring individuals together and help define their sense of self. Additionally, shared ideologies can influence behavior and decision-making within a group, further shaping individual identities.

Question 20

When we offer an ideological argument, we treat the reasons for our claims as hypotheses and not as a statement of fact.

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An ideological argument typically presents the reasons for claims as statements of fact or beliefs rather than as hypotheses open to testing and falsification.

Quiz 13: Ideological Reasoning