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Quiz on Chapter 12 of John Green’s Everything Is Tuberculosis   Question #8 of 10: 

Consider the following argument and its map. “What’s your opinion of science? Do you, like those people mentioned above, place a high value on scientific research? Despite the unquestionable appeal of science, a bit of reflection shows that 1 we should terminate all scientific research. After all, 2 terminating all scientific research would make the world a safer place because 3 terminating all scientific research would prevent the development of new weapons and because 4 if we prevent the development of new weapons then the world will be safer. Obviously, 5 we have an obligation to create a safer world for our descendants, so 6 we should do whatever it takes to make the world a safer place.” MC 3.4a Central Argument.pngSuppose Hank says, “We don’t have an obligation to create a safer world for sour descendants. The world is safe enough now, and it’s certainly safer than it was many times in the past.” What part of the argument is he criticizing? Identify the premise or inference, and write it in the space below.

Consider the following argument and its map. “What’s your opinion of science? Do you, like those people mentioned above, place a high value on scientific research? Despite the unquestionable appeal of science, a bit of reflection shows that 1 we should terminate all scientific research. After all, 2 terminating all scientific research would make the world a safer place because 3 terminating all scientific research would prevent the development of new weapons and because 4 if we prevent the development of new weapons then the world will be safer. Obviously, 5 we have an obligation to create a safer world for our descendants, so 6 we should do whatever it takes to make the world a safer place.” MC 3.4a Central Argument.pngSuppose Susan says, “The fact that we have an obligation to create a safer world to our descendants doesn’t mean that we should do whatever it takes to make that happen. Sometimes the ends don’t justify the means.” Identify the premise or inference, and write it in the space below.

Consider the following argument and its map. “What’s your opinion of science? Do you, like those people mentioned above, place a high value on scientific research? Despite the unquestionable appeal of science, a bit of reflection shows that 1 we should terminate all scientific research. After all, 2 terminating all scientific research would make the world a safer place because 3 terminating all scientific research would prevent the development of new weapons and because 4 if we prevent the development of new weapons then the world will be safer. Obviously, 5 we have an obligation to create a safer world for our descendants, so 6 we should do whatever it takes to make the world a safer place.” MC 3.4a Central Argument.pngSuppose Allen thinks that premises 3, 4 and 5 are all good and that inferences A, B, and C are all very strong. Should he conclude that the argument, as a whole, is good?

Quiz on Chapter Three of John Green’s Everything Is Tuberculosis   Question #8 of 10: 

Quiz on Chapter Two of John Green’s Everything Is Tuberculosis   Question #4 of 10: 

Quiz on Chapter Two of John Green’s Everything Is Tuberculosis   Question #3 of 10: 

 This gland secretes into a hair follicle, often has an odor associated with its secretion, and becomes active at puberty. Which gland is it?

When a group of scientists went out on a field trip, they found a strange plant that seemed to make them feel lighter. Upon return from their trip, medical exams found they had reduced this  tissue highlighted. What may be the result?

While excitedly taking notes, a student accidentally stabs themselves with a pencil. The pencil pierces the skin, causing bleeding, but it does not move freely through the tissue. Which layer did the pencil likely stop at?