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Doing Philosophy: An Introduction Through Thought Experiments, 2/e
Theodore Schick, Muhlenberg College
Lewis Vaughn
The Philosophical Enterprise
The Laboratory of the Mind: Thought Experiments

Multiple Choice



1

Thought experiments describe situations that are….
A)Actual
B)Existent
C)Imaginary
D)d Applicable
2

Which step is not part of testing a philosophical theory?
A)Deriving a test implication
B)Deciding on the most conspicuous theory
C)Describing the hypothetical situation in sufficient detail
D)Performing the experiment.
3

A counter example ________ with a theory?
A)Agrees
B)Parallels
C)Conflicts
D)Changes
4

Showing that a theory leads to a logical contradiction ________ the theory.
A)confirms
B)refutes
C)supports
D)verifies
5

To assess a philosophical claim you need to
A)conduct a survey
B)create a counterexample
C)examine its grammar
D)examine its implications








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