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Key Facts: Higher Philosophy Exam
140
Total Course Marks (110 Question Paper + 30 Assignment)
SQA Higher Philosophy Specification
SCQF 6
Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Level
Qualifications Scotland
4
Core Content Strands (Logic, Epistemology, Ethics, Religion)
SQA Course Outline
160h
Notional Learning Hours
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Master SQA SCQF Level 6 Higher Philosophy with 100 targeted practice questions covering Arguments in Action, Epistemology (Descartes & Hume), Moral Philosophy (Kant & Utilitarianism), and Philosophy of Religion. Formatted for fast concept revision and 2026 exam readiness.
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1What defines a deductively valid argument in formal logic?
A.If all the premises are true, it is impossible for the conclusion to be false.
B.The conclusion is likely to be true based on strong empirical evidence.
C.All the premises and the conclusion are empirically proven to be true.
D.The conclusion contains completely new information not implied by the premises.
Explanation: A deductively valid argument is defined by its structural necessity: if the premises are assumed to be true, the conclusion MUST follow necessarily. Validity is a property of logical structure rather than factual truth.
2Which condition must be met for an argument to be classified as sound?
A.The argument must be deductively valid AND all of its premises must be true.
B.The argument must be inductively strong AND contain at least three premises.
C.The argument must contain only synthetic a posteriori statements.
D.The conclusion must be accepted by a majority of logical experts.
Explanation: Soundness requires two criteria: the argument must possess a valid deductive structure AND all of its premises must actually be true in reality.
3How does an inductively strong argument differ from a deductively valid argument?
A.In an inductively strong argument, true premises make the conclusion probable rather than guaranteed.
B.An inductively strong argument can never be refuted by new empirical evidence.
C.An inductively strong argument relies strictly on self-evident a priori definitions.
D.Deductive arguments establish probability, whereas inductive arguments establish certainty.
Explanation: Inductive reasoning moves from specific observations to general conclusions, establishing probability rather than absolute certainty. Even with true premises, an inductively strong conclusion could theoretically be false.
4Which of the following words functions primarily as a premise indicator in written arguments?
A.Because
B.Therefore
C.Consequently
D.Thus
Explanation: 'Because' introduces reasons, evidence, or supporting claims, making it a premise indicator. In contrast, 'therefore', 'consequently', and 'thus' signal that a conclusion is following.
5Which of the following phrases is a conclusion indicator?
A.It follows that
B.Given that
C.On the grounds that
D.As indicated by
Explanation: 'It follows that' signals that the statement being introduced is the conclusion derived from preceding premises.
6In a debate, Candidate X disregards Candidate Y's economic policy argument by attacking Candidate Y's personal character. Which informal fallacy is committed?
A.Ad Hominem
B.Straw Man
C.False Dilemma
D.Slippery Slope
Explanation: An Ad Hominem fallacy occurs when an arguer attacks the opponent's personal traits, character, or background instead of engaging with the substance of their argument.
7A politician claims: 'My opponent wants to reduce defense spending slightly, which means they want to leave our nation completely defenseless and open to invasion.' Which fallacy is demonstrated?
A.Straw Man
B.Ad Hominem
C.Equivocation
D.Begging the Question
Explanation: The politician caricatures and oversimplifies the opponent's moderate proposal ('reduce spending slightly') into an extreme, unreasonable version ('leave nation completely defenseless'), which is a classic Straw Man.
8'Either we BAN all social media platforms immediately, or society will completely collapse into chaos.' What fallacy does this argument contain?
A.False Dilemma
B.Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
C.Appeal to Ignorance
D.Red Herring
Explanation: This argument presents two extreme choices as the only possible outcomes, ignoring viable middle-ground options like regulation, age limits, or education.
9An arguer asserts: 'If we allow students to use calculators in basic math, next they will refuse to learn to read, then schools will close, and civilization will end.' Which fallacy is this?
A.Slippery Slope
B.Straw Man
C.Appeal to Authority
D.False Dilemma
Explanation: A Slippery Slope fallacy argues against an initial minor action by claiming without sufficient evidence that it will inevitably lead to an extreme, disastrous chain of events.
10'No one has ever conclusively proven that extraterrestrials do not exist; therefore, alien life forms must exist.' What logical flaw is present?
A.Appeal to Ignorance (Argumentum ad Ignorantiam)
B.Begging the Question (Petitio Principii)
C.Ad Hominem
D.Equivocation
Explanation: An Appeal to Ignorance treats a lack of disproof or lack of evidence against a claim as affirmative proof that the claim is true.
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