Phi 105 top - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Topic 1 DQ 1 Description: Do you currently use any specific strategies to help improve your memory? If so, please share them. Ifnot, what kinds of things might you try in the future to help improve your memory?

Fallacy Study Guide (Flash Cards) Create flash cards to help you study for the fallacy quiz in topic 4 by filling in an example on each fallacy card below. After you have submitted this completed document to your instructor for a grade, you can print it out, cut out each fallacy card, and fold them in half to study with.

Persuasive Essay Against Marijuana Legalization Recently, California has legalized what is considered to be a class one controlled substance, which is marijuana. The topic of legalization has been one of high controversy in recent years. It has been an ongoing debate as to whether it is beneficial to the public and their health, or if it has negative health issues and causes issues such as higher crime. Despite arguments that marijuana is safe and non-addictive, evidence shows there are nume...

Topic 6 DQ 2 Description: In Topic 5, we explored the relationship between language development and thinking. Advanced use of language requires additional thinking both in constructing and comprehending a statement. For example, the use of figurative language, such as metaphors, provides people with creative ways to communicate intangible and abstract ideas. Below are some metaphors that have been used in the past to explain the relationship between thinking and language; which one do you thin...

PHI 105 Topic 4 DQ 1 Description: Review the vignettes in the document attached below. Select one vignette and identify at least two examples of fallacies that we have discussed in class. Record the fallacious quotes from the vignette and explain what type of fallacy you believe they are. For follow-up discussion (participation posts this week), decide whether or not you agree or disagree with your classmates and explain why. Your responses should be based on the fallacy only, not the content ...

Topic 2 DQ 2 Description: There are two parts to this discussion response: Part I: Critique the two presentations attached within this discussion question. What do you think is done well in each and what do you think could have been done better? Consider presentation best practices such as use of white space, amount of text per slide, font size, etc. In addition, analyze if the content is well-organized, comprehensive, and informative. Part 2: Go to the library and find one resource you plan...

Topic 1 DQ 2 Description: Based on your definition of critical thinking, what is the value of critical thinking to you personally, academically, or professionally?

Topic 7 DQ 1 GO TO DISCUSSION Start Date Mar 21, 2023, 12:00 AM Due Date Mar 23, 2023, 11:59 PM StatusUpcomingAssessment Description Description: Grand Canyon University's slogan is "Find Your Purpose." How have you used, or could you use critical thinking in finding your purpose?

Topic 6 DQ 1 Start Date Mar 14, 2023, 12:00 AM Due Date Mar 16, 2023, 11:59 PM StatusUpcoming Assessment Description Description: What is the difference between persuasion and manipulation? Describe a time when you have encountered or used one or both of these?

Topic 4 DQ 2& Responses Description: As you are working on your outline this week, review your three subtopics. Do you see any fallacies in them? How will you avoid using fallacious reasoning in your essay?