Week 7: Strong Arguments

Question 1

Valid Argument

Answer 1

If the premises are true, the conclusion has to be true

Question 2

Sound Argument

Answer 2

A valid argument with true premises. The limitation is we don’t always have access to the truth as the premises sometimes don’t support our evidence. Therefore, even if it is sound, we still may not beleive it’s conclusion

Question 3

If the argument is valid and the premises are true

Answer 3

It is a sound argument

Question 4

Strong argument

Answer 4

Are valid with premises that are reasonable to believe. Unlike sound arguments, the strength of an argument varies from person to person as the premises are often evidence based. Strong arguments can have false premises and conclusions.

Question 5

A valid argument with premises that are reasonable to believe

Answer 5

is a Strong Argument

Question 6

Known argument

Answer 6

is valid with premises that are known to be true. If a premise you know a premise is true, the premise is true (sound), and it is reasonable to believe (strong). The limitation of known arguments is that they aren’t saying anything of substance as they rely on premises we all already know.

Question 7

If an argument is valid with premises that are known to be true

Answer 7

it is a known argument