Argument (relevant) Flashcards

1
Q

What is an argument made up of?

A

Propositions

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2
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What is an argument?

A

At least one premise and at least one conclusion such that the premise is intended to support the conclusion

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3
Q

When is an argument deductively valid?

A

Just in case the premises of the argument entail the conclusion

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4
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Do the premises for an argument to be valid need to be true?

A

No

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5
Q

What are the two things that make an argument good?

A

Being deductively valid or inductively forceful

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6
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Inductive force

A

Adding probably to the conclusion

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