Chapter 8 Self-Check Questions

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. A moral Argument from Analogy is:

An argument that tries to show that two separate cases are exactly the same. correct incorrect

An argument that tries to give us guidance about a particular case by applying a general moral rule. correct incorrect

An argument that defends a conclusion about the moral status of a controversial case by comparing it to a less controversial case that is similar in the ways that matter. correct incorrect

An argument whose conclusion is a metaphor. correct incorrect

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. According to the chapter, Arguments from Analogy are valuable because they:

Help us ensure we're consistent and treating like cases alike. correct incorrect

Help us test moral principles to see if they're plausible. correct incorrect

Help us present arguments in poetic and accessible language. correct incorrect

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. When an argument fits the General Form of Argument from Analogy, it will rely upon claims about the target controversial case and another supposedly analogous (and less controversial) case. In this form of argument, the first premise:

Claims that the two cases (the controversial target case and the less controversial case) are exactly the same. correct incorrect

Claims that the two cases (the controversial target case and the less controversial case) are relevantly similar. correct incorrect

Expresses a judgment about the moral status of the controversial target case the argument is ultimately about. correct incorrect

Expresses a judgment about the moral status of the less controversial (and supposedly analogous) case. correct incorrect

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. When an argument fits the General Form of Argument from Analogy, it will rely upon claims about the target controversial case and another supposedly analogous (and less controversial) case. In this form of argument, the second premise:

Claims that the two cases (the controversial target case and the less controversial case) are exactly the same. correct incorrect

Claims that the two cases (the controversial target case and the less controversial case) are relevantly similar. correct incorrect

Expresses a judgment about the moral status of the controversial target case the argument is ultimately about. correct incorrect

Expresses a judgment about the moral status of the less controversial (and supposedly analogous) case. correct incorrect

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. True or false: In an Argument from Analogy, the less controversial case is usually case x (the case discussed in premise 1).

True. correct incorrect

False. correct incorrect

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. The General Form of Argument from Analogy describes the pattern an Argument from Analogy takes when represented in standard form. According to the chapter, how can this pattern help you represent an Argument from Analogy in standard form?

It can help you identify the conclusion of the argument. correct incorrect

It can help you identify the premises of the argument. correct incorrect

It can help you see how to put supplementary information into your standard form representation. correct incorrect

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. The General Form of Argument from Analogy describes the pattern an Argument from Analogy takes when represented in standard form. Use this pattern to determine: what is case x in the following argument? "It is clearly morally justifiable for the government to enforce mask mandates during a pandemic. This should be clear, since it's obviously justifiable for the government to ban smoking in public buildings (like hospitals, schools, restaurants, and stores), and that's, morally speaking, no different."

Government mask mandates. correct incorrect

Government smoking bans. correct incorrect

Morally justifiable. correct incorrect

Relevantly similar. correct incorrect

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. The General Form of Argument from Analogy describes the pattern an Argument from Analogy takes when represented in standard form. Use this pattern to determine: what is case y in the following argument? "It is clearly morally justifiable for the government to enforce mask mandates during a pandemic. This should be clear, since it's obviously justifiable for the government to ban smoking in public buildings (like hospitals, schools, restaurants, and stores), and that's, morally speaking, no different."

Government mask mandates. correct incorrect

Government smoking bans. correct incorrect

Morally justifiable. correct incorrect

Relevantly similar. correct incorrect

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. The General Form of Argument from Analogy describes the pattern an Argument from Analogy takes when represented in standard form. Use this pattern to determine: what is moral status S in the following argument? "It is clearly morally justifiable for the government to enforce mask mandates during a pandemic. This should be clear, since it's obviously justifiable for the government to ban smoking in public buildings (like hospitals, schools, restaurants, and stores), and that's, morally speaking, no different."

Government mask mandates. correct incorrect

Government smoking bans. correct incorrect

Morally justifiable. correct incorrect

Relevantly similar. correct incorrect

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. Consider this argument: "It is clearly morally justifiable for the government to enforce mask mandates during a pandemic. This should be clear, since it's obviously justifiable for the government to ban smoking in public buildings (like hospitals, schools, restaurants, and stores), and that's, morally speaking, no different." When representing this argument in standard form using the General Form of Argument from Analogy, premise 1 would say:

Government mask mandates are morally justifiable. correct incorrect

The government bans smoking in public buildings. correct incorrect

Government mask mandates are relevantly similar to government smoking bans. correct incorrect

Government smoking bans are morally justifiable. correct incorrect

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. Consider this argument: "It is clearly morally justifiable for the government to enforce mask mandates during a pandemic. This should be clear, since it's obviously justifiable for the government to ban smoking in public buildings (like hospitals, schools, restaurants, and stores), and that's, morally speaking, no different." When representing this argument in standard form using the General Form of Argument from Analogy, premise 2 would say:

Government mask mandates are morally justifiable. correct incorrect

The government bans smoking in public buildings. correct incorrect

Government mask mandates are relevantly similar to government smoking bans. correct incorrect

Government smoking bans are morally justifiable. correct incorrect

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. Consider this argument: "It is clearly morally justifiable for the government to enforce mask mandates during a pandemic. This should be clear, since it's obviously justifiable for the government to ban smoking in public buildings (like hospitals, schools, restaurants, and stores), and that's, morally speaking, no different." When representing this argument in standard form using the General Form of Argument from Analogy, the conclusion would say:

Government mask mandates are morally justifiable. correct incorrect

The government bans smoking in public buildings. correct incorrect

Government mask mandates are relevantly similar to government smoking bans. correct incorrect

Government smoking bans are morally justifiable. correct incorrect