Ch 2: Basics Of Logical Reasoning Flashcards
1
Q
What is an argument?
A
One statement is claimed to follow from or be derived from others: A = B C= B C==A
2
Q
What is a fact?
A
Collection of statements without a conclusion
3
Q
What is a premise?
A
A fact, proposition, or statement from which a conclusion is made
4
Q
What is a conclusion?
A
A statement or judgement that follows from one or more reasons
5
Q
What is the point of a premise?
A
Premises give the reason why the conclusion should be accepted.
6
Q
How do you identify a premise?
A
Ask: what reasons has the author given used to persuade me?
7
Q
How do you identify a conclusion?
A
Ask: what is the author driving at? What does the author want me to believe? What point follows from the others?
