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Define the word philosophy. What does it mean to “live the examined life”? Who said this line? Where was it said? What does it have to do with philosophy and critical thinking? Use the required reading and lectures of this course to respond to these questions.

What does it mean for philosophy to “have an eye on the whole”? How is this different from other disciplines? Support your answer with specific information from the required readings and lectures from this course. 

Which cognitive error is best represented by the following example? When a doctor tells me that my cholesterol is high, I blame it on factors that are outside of my control such as genetic or environmental influences. But, when I hear that my neighbor has high cholesterol, I immediately assume he/she/they have a poor diet or do not exercise enough

What is one advantage of critical thinking?

Which fallacy was NOT covered in the required reading and lectures of this course?

This general category of fallacy occurs when an arguer presents evidence that distracts the audience from the current subject of the argument.

After the carbon dioxide extinguishing system has discharged, ______ remains in the environment after the carbon dioxide liquid has converted to a gaseous state and the fog created has dissipated, maintaining a non-ignitable environment.

Which of the following is a class of fire upon which clean agents are not effective?

_________ is defined as the pressure exerted on a water supply system when there is no water flowing.

Which gaseous agent is a mixture of carbon and one or more elements from the halogen series (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine)?