Logic
Decision Making
Theories
Bonus Points
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Moving from a general premise or idea to specific conclusions.  If the premises are true, the conclusion is guaranteed to be true.  What kind of reasoning is this?

Deductive

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The fifth step in the ethical decision-making model we talked about in class is: ____________

Make a decsion.

1

What theory proposes that you act in your own long-term interests without regard to others?

Egoism

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In class, we discussed many specific companies with ethical dilemmas. State ONE company (just the company name) we discussed.

????

1

What branch of service did Dr. Ludwick Serve?

Air Force

2

What kind of fallacy presents only two options when many more may exist?

False Dilemma

2

The sixth step in the ethical decision-making model we talked about in class is: ____________

Evaluate your decsion

2

The ethical theory states that you should follow universal human values embedded into human nature by the creator.

Natural Law.

2

What other courses does Dr. Ludwick teach at the other university he works at?

Intelligence, cyber, technology, etc.

2

How long was Dr. Ludwick in the FBI?

22-23 years.

3

What kind of fallacy uses the conclusion as one of the premises, essentially arguing in a circle?

Circular reasoning.

3

The seventh step in the ethical decision-making model we talked about in class is: ____________

Reflect

3

The ethical theory states that our only moral duty is to respect the rights of others.

Natural Rights.

3

Name three issues we discussed in class that deal with ethical dilemmas.  

????

3

How many college degrees does Dr. Ludwick have?

4

4

Define, in terms we used in class, the two major parts of an argument.

A premise (could be several)

A conclusion.

4

Utilitarianism is based on the principle of the greatest good for the greatest _________ of people.

Number

4

In class, we discussed many specific companies with ethical dilemmas. State ONE SPECIFIC ethical dilemma we discussed.

???????

4

What two countries did Dr. Ludwick just visit?

Vietnam and Cambodia

5

Define Fallacy.

A flaw in reasoning or logic that weakens an argument.

5

Utilitarianism is a form of ________ theory, as it judges actions by their consequences.

Consequentialism.

5

Talk about one, specific ethical thing you learned in class that you didn't know before class started.

?????

5

How long has Dr. Ludwick been married?

30 years.