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Beliefs about the world that we believe are true and for which there are compelling reasons and evidence.
What is knowledge?
100
A system of symbols for thinking and communicating
What is Language?
100
This is a conclusion based on the premise that if A happens, then eventually through a series of small steps, through B, C,..., X, Y, Z will happen, too, basically equating A and Z. So, if we don't want Z to occur, A must not be allowed to occur either.
What is a slippery slope fallacy?
100
principles that govern relationships with other people.
What is ethics or morality?
100
The legislation that prompted Barbara Ehrenreich to do her study.
What is Welfare 2 work?
200
A stage of knowing where you rely on authority figures to tell you truth.
What is the Garden of Eden?
200
This expresses the relationship between a linguistic event and a non-linguistic event.
What is denotation or semantic meaning?
200
This move oversimplifies an opponent's viewpoint and then attacks that hollow argument.
What is a straw man fallacy?
200
This theory of morality suggest that right and wrong are determined by a supernatural supreme being.
What is the Divine Command Theory?
200
A stage of life, a liminal undefined time span where guys can be guys with each other.
What is Guyland?
300
A stage of knowing that claims there is no objective truth and that no one view point is better than another.
What is anything goes?
300
Words, expressions, and technical terms for certain professions or interest groups
What is jargon?
300
This conclusion is based on an argument that the origins of a person, idea, institute, or theory determine its character, nature, or worth.
What is a genetic fallacy?
300
Theory holds that we should choose the course of action that brings the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people.
What is utilitarianism?
300
The six lower class white boys that were constantly in trouble at Hannibal Highschool.
Who were the Roughnecks?
400
A stage of knowing that claims that some viewpoints are better than other not simply because authority figures say so but because there are compelling reasons to support these viewpoints.
What is thinking critically?
400
A theory that claims language limits, structures and influences the speakers world view, thoughts and understanding of reality.
What is the Sapir Whorf Hypothesis?
400
This is a conclusion that oversimplifies the argument by reducing it to only two sides or choices.
What is false dilemma fallacy?
400
A theory of morality that claims the right action is based on what works well for yourself.
What is ethical egoism?
400
The last stage of societal development according to Marx. A classless society
What is communism?
500
A theorist that claims memory is highly malleable both by yourself and by others.
Who is Elizabeth Loftus?
500
A word for substituting a less objectionable way of saying something for a blunt and more direct way.
What is a euphemism?
500
This is a diversionary tactic that avoids the key issues, often by avoiding opposing arguments rather than addressing them.
What is a red herring?
500
An enlightened system of values you can use to confidently guide your moral decision making.
What is a moral compass?
500
A set of informal rules governing interpersonal public behavior, including violence.
What is the code of the street?