Week 5: Validity Flashcards
1
Q
What is Standard form?
A
arguments where premises are on their own line, numbered, and the conclusion is also on it’s own line, numbered
2
Q
Why do we evaluate arguments in standard form?
A
We evaluate arguments in standard form because it’s easier to identify the parts of the argument.
3
Q
What are the three steps of argument analysis?
A
- Identify an argument
- Reconstruct an argument
- Evaluate an argument
4
Q
What are the two ways an argument can go wrong
A
- Invalid structure
- Questionable premises
5
Q
Conjunction:
A
and
6
Q
Disjunction:
A
or
7
Q
Negation:
A
not
8
Q
conditional:
A
If, then
9
Q
biconditional:
A
if and only if
10
Q
An argument is valid
A
The truth of the premises guarantees the truth of the conclusion
11
Q
An argument is invalid
A
The premises do not guarantee the truth of the conclusion
