OCR AS Critical Thinking by Tee

General principles

fijilove — 2013-03-26 14:36:45 UTC

A principle is a general, rule -like statement which applies beyond the immediate circumstances and acts as a guide to action. In the Unit 2 exam you will need to identify a principle used in an argument.

Key Term: Principle

fijilove — 2013-03-26 14:39:23 UTC

A general principle (or rule) is a guide to action which can be applied in a range of circumstances, beyond the immediate context of the argument. There are different kinds of principles, e.g. ethical principles, legal rules, medical ethical guidelines, business or working practices. Principles may be used in an argument as reasons, conclusions or assumptions

Exam Tip

fijilove — 2013-03-26 14:42:55 UTC

It is useful to know that principles can appear as reasons, intermediate conclusions or a main conclusion. In the OCR AS Unit 2 exam, you are likely to be asked to identify a principle, but not say whether it is a reason or conclusion. You amy aslo be asked to suggest a principle that would support a conlcusion.

Examples of Ethical Principles

fijilove — 2013-03-26 14:57:52 UTC

Examples of Legal Principles

fijilove — 2013-03-26 14:59:23 UTC

Examples of Medical Ethical Guidelines

fijilove — 2013-03-26 15:01:27 UTC

Examples of Business Practices

fijilove — 2013-03-26 17:34:23 UTC