ARGUMENTATION, REASONING AND CRITICAL THINKING

Question 1

What is the fundamental goal of reasoning?

Answer 1

To provide sufficient reasons to one’s claim or position on a certain issue

This highlights the importance of critical thinking in resolving issues or making decisions.

Question 2

What is the first misconception about argumentation?

Answer 2

The idea that the fundamental goal of argumentation is persuasion

Persuasion is an effect of reasoning, not its primary goal.

Question 3

What is the second misconception about argumentation?

Answer 3

That argumentation is the same as explanation

Explanation clarifies a claim but does not justify it.

Question 4

What influences persuasiveness in reasoning?

Answer 4

Factors having no relevant connection to reasoning

These may include appeals to force, pity, popular beliefs, ignorance, and irrelevant attacks.

Question 5

Can correct reasoning be persuasive?

Answer 5

No, correct reasoning may not be persuasive

Conversely, persuasive reasoning may be incorrect.

Question 6

What is a statement in the context of argumentation?

Answer 6

A linguistic expression that is either true or false

Statements typically take the form of declarative sentences.

Question 7

What components make up an argument?

Answer 7

Premise or premises and a conclusion

A premise provides a reason for accepting a certain claim, while a conclusion expresses the claim.

Question 8

What is a premise?

Answer 8

A set of statements that provides a reason for accepting a certain claim

It forms part of the structure of an argument.

Question 9

What is a conclusion in argumentation?

Answer 9

A statement that expresses a certain claim and follows from the premise or premises

It represents the outcome of the reasoning process.

Question 10

True or False: Argumentation can contain questions, commands, or exclamations.

Answer 10

False

An argument must consist only of statements.