1.1: Arguments, Premises, & Conclusions Flashcards
The section touches upon the anatomy of arguments and what they are. The chapter also discusses the development of logic as a subject in the west.
Define:
Logic
science of evaluating arguments
The aim of logic is to…
analyze and formulate arguments
Define:
Argument
premises that support a…
statements that support a conclusion
The two types of arguments:
do or do not support…
whether the premises do or do not support the conclusion
Define
Statement
think: a common kids’ game
a true or false sentence
What are truth values?
(whether it is or not)
truth and falsity
The state of a sentence being true or false…
What types of sentences cannot be true or false?
Any sentence that’s not a declarative sentence!
exclamations, questions, demands, etc.
Define:
Premises
It is a statement that provides…
statements that provide evidence
Define:
Conclusion
the statement the evidence support
Give examples of conclusion indicators.
therefore, consequently, thus, etc.
GIve examples of premise indicators.
since, given that, seeing that, etc.
Define:
Inference
Involves reasoning within an argument
reasoning process expressed by an argument
Define:
Proposition
A specific kind of content that starts with an “I”
information content of a statement
Who is considered the father of logic?
Aristotle
What two types of logic did Aristotle create?
Think: “S & M” by Rihanna
syllogistic and modal logic
