1.5: Argument Forms, Proving Invalidity Flashcards
This section explores the idea that the validity of a deductive argument is determined by its form.
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Q
True or false:
The form of an argument illustrates the argument’s internal structure or pattern of reasoning. If the pattern of reasoning is good, the argument will be valid; if not, it will be invalid.
A
True
Reminiscent of syllogistic logic!
2
Q
What is a substitution form?
A
Argument/statement that has the same form as another argument/statement
Thus, they can replace each other!
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A
