Review of Scrooge and Logic Concepts

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts from the study of 'A Christmas Carol' and related logical arguments.

Bah! Humbug!

A phrase used by Scrooge that expresses his disdain for Christmas and festive cheer.

Ghost of Christmas Past

The spirit who visits Scrooge to show him shadows of his past.

Epistemology

The study of knowledge and justified beliefs.

Valid Argument

An argument where if the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true.

Sound Argument

A valid argument with true premises.

Marley's ghost

Jacob Marley, Scrooge's deceased partner, who appears to warn Scrooge.

Reflection on lost opportunities

The effect of the Ghost of Christmas Past's visions on Scrooge, making him consider his regrets.

Seemings

Beliefs that can be justified without being based on another belief.

Fezziwig's warehouse

Scrooge's first job, which represents a happier time in his past.

Scrooge's childhood

A significant focus of the Ghost of Christmas Past's visit, highlighting his loneliness.

Linguistic (not a kind of seeming)

A type of seeming not discussed by Zeller; refers to language and its meanings.

Scientific evidence

According to Alvin Plantinga, evidence that some believe is required for the rationality of belief in God.