Unit 1 Flashcards
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Disanalogy
Pointing out a large difference between two situation, for example a trip to Mars is no visit to grandmas house
Analogy
When someone uses a similar situation to make a judgement on another one
Principle
A general rule that can act as guidance. Eg. It’s our duty to help the poor
Principle indicator words
Should, must, ought, duty, shouldn’t, ought not, never
Assertion
Where a claim is made with nothing further drawn from it
Argument
A written or spoken attempt to persuade, using reasons to support a conclusion
Reason
A claim used to support a conclusion
Conclusion
The authors point of their argument
What is the conclusion of this-
Many UK 16 year olds will reach their 100th birthday so young people should pick their partner carefully
young people should pick their partner carefully
Conclusion indicator words
So, therefore
Reason indicator word
Because
Hypothetical reasoning example and indicator word
If I was better at maths, I would beat the entire year group
If…then
If…would
Example indicator words
For example
For instance
Counter argument/assertion indicator words
Despite
Although
Intermediate conclusion
A smaller conclusion before the main one
What’s the conclusion-
Critical thinking must be a good test of intelligence. Our students’ grades directly relate to IQ
Critical thinking must be a good test of intelligence
What’s the difference between a reason and evidence?
A reason is generally why, whereas evidence is statistics, or research findings
Another word for an assumption
Supposition
What does the C of craven stand for?
Circumstance
What does the R of craven stand for?
Reputation
What does the A of craven stand for?
Ability to see/perceive
What does the V of craven stand for?
Vested interest
What does the E of craven stand for?
Expertise
What does the N of craven stand for?
Neutrality