Test Your Logic Skills!

Test Your Logic Skills!

Take this quiz to test your knowledge and understanding of logic in philosophy. Can you correctly answer all these questions?

published on January 23
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What is the study of valid reasoning and inference called?

What is the study of valid reasoning and inference called?
Logic
Metaphysics
Ethics
Epistemology
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Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy?

Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy?
Ad Hominem
Syllogism
Deductive reasoning
Inductive reasoning
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Which logical operator represents 'not' in propositional logic?

Which logical operator represents 'not' in propositional logic?
&& (AND)
|| (OR)
! (NOT)
-> (IMPLIES)
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What is the principle of excluded middle?

What is the principle of excluded middle?
Every proposition is either true or false
Every argument is valid
Inductive reasoning is always correct
The law of identity
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Which philosopher is known for his work on formal logic and the categorical syllogism?

Which philosopher is known for his work on formal logic and the categorical syllogism?
Aristotle
Plato
Immanuel Kant
David Hume
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What does modus ponens refer to in logic?

What does modus ponens refer to in logic?
A valid form of deductive reasoning
The principle of sufficient reason
A logical fallacy
A type of inductive reasoning
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Which of the following is NOT a type of logical reasoning?

Which of the following is NOT a type of logical reasoning?
Deductive reasoning
Inductive reasoning
Abductive reasoning
Acyclic reasoning
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What is the law of non-contradiction?

What is the law of non-contradiction?
A proposition cannot be both true and false
Every effect has a cause
The world is made up of ideas
All men are mortal
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What is the difference between validity and truth in logic?

What is the difference between validity and truth in logic?
Validity refers to the logical structure of an argument, while truth refers to the correspondence with reality
Validity and truth are synonymous
Validity is subjective, while truth is objective
Truth refers to the logical structure of an argument, while validity refers to the correspondence with reality
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What is a tautology in propositional logic?

What is a tautology in propositional logic?
A statement that is always true
A statement that is always false
A fallacious argument
A proposition that cannot be proven