Argument Types
Argument: a set of premises that support a conclusion.
Arguments involve a dialectic, or exchange between various people presenting different sides to the issue.
Arguments involve a dialectic, or exchange between various people presenting different sides to the issue.
Sound ArgumentA valid deductive argument with true premises.
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Valid ArgumentAn argument in which if true statements are substituted into the premises, the conclusion must be true. If the conclusion is false and/or the premises are of questionable or flase, the argument is not valid.
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Inductive ArgumentAn argument that provides reasons, usually in the form of data, evidence, or principles, for a credible conclusion.
Inductive arguments are either strong/cogent or weak/non-cogent. Strong Inductive Argument: If the premise is true, there is good reason to believe the conclusion. Weak Inductive Argument: Having weak premises that question our trust in the conclusion. |
Deductive ArgumentA linked argument wherein the truth of the premises guarantees the truth of the conclusion. The premises must be presented together to ensure the conclusion because each premise is dependent on the other.
Valid Deductive Argument: an argument with true premises, indicating that the conclusion must be true. In other words, the premises entail the conclusion. |