Argument (relevant) Flashcards
1
Q
What is an argument made up of?
A
Propositions
2
Q
What is an argument?
A
At least one premise and at least one conclusion such that the premise is intended to support the conclusion
3
Q
When is an argument deductively valid?
A
Just in case the premises of the argument entail the conclusion
4
Q
Do the premises for an argument to be valid need to be true?
A
No
5
Q
What are the two things that make an argument good?
A
Being deductively valid or inductively forceful
6
Q
Inductive force
A
Adding probably to the conclusion