The Argument from Tradition

Description: The Argument from Tradition is a philosophical argument that claims that a belief or practice is true or justified because it has been held or practiced for a long time.
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What is the main premise of the Argument from Tradition?

  1. A belief or practice is true or justified because it has been held or practiced for a long time.

  2. A belief or practice is true or justified because it is supported by evidence.

  3. A belief or practice is true or justified because it is logical.

  4. A belief or practice is true or justified because it is moral.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Tradition is based on the idea that if a belief or practice has been held or practiced for a long time, then it must be true or justified.

What is one of the main criticisms of the Argument from Tradition?

  1. It relies on the assumption that the past is always better than the present.

  2. It ignores the possibility that a belief or practice may have been false or unjustified from the beginning.

  3. It fails to take into account the fact that beliefs and practices can change over time.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Argument from Tradition has been criticized for a number of reasons, including the fact that it relies on the assumption that the past is always better than the present, that it ignores the possibility that a belief or practice may have been false or unjustified from the beginning, and that it fails to take into account the fact that beliefs and practices can change over time.

Which of the following is an example of an argument from tradition?

  1. The belief that God exists because it has been held by many people for centuries.

  2. The belief that the Earth is round because it has been proven by scientific evidence.

  3. The belief that abortion is wrong because it is against the law.

  4. The belief that smoking is harmful to your health because it has been shown by scientific studies.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The belief that God exists because it has been held by many people for centuries is an example of an argument from tradition. This argument is based on the idea that if a belief has been held by many people for a long time, then it must be true or justified.

Which of the following is an example of a belief that is not based on tradition?

  1. The belief that the Earth is round.

  2. The belief that abortion is wrong.

  3. The belief that smoking is harmful to your health.

  4. The belief that God exists.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The belief that the Earth is round is not based on tradition. This belief is based on scientific evidence, which has shown that the Earth is not flat, but is instead a sphere.

What is the difference between an argument from tradition and an argument from authority?

  1. An argument from tradition is based on the idea that a belief or practice is true or justified because it has been held or practiced for a long time, while an argument from authority is based on the idea that a belief or practice is true or justified because it is supported by an expert.

  2. An argument from tradition is based on the idea that a belief or practice is true or justified because it is supported by evidence, while an argument from authority is based on the idea that a belief or practice is true or justified because it has been held or practiced for a long time.

  3. An argument from tradition is based on the idea that a belief or practice is true or justified because it is logical, while an argument from authority is based on the idea that a belief or practice is true or justified because it is supported by evidence.

  4. An argument from tradition is based on the idea that a belief or practice is true or justified because it is moral, while an argument from authority is based on the idea that a belief or practice is true or justified because it is logical.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An argument from tradition is based on the idea that if a belief or practice has been held or practiced for a long time, then it must be true or justified. An argument from authority, on the other hand, is based on the idea that if a belief or practice is supported by an expert, then it must be true or justified.

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