Section 1: lesson 3 Flashcards
1
Q
what is an argument
A
an attempt to justify an inference from one or more statements to a conclusion
2
Q
an argument and a _ are interchangeable
A
inference
3
Q
what is a premise
A
the reasons given to support an argument
4
Q
what is a conclusion
A
the claim that’s being backed by reasons in an argument
5
Q
what is a bad argument
A
one where the premises fail to support the conclusion
6
Q
are arguments still bad if they are persuasive?
A
yes logically bad arguments fail based on logic alone
