Chap 1 Argument questions Flashcards
The ebb and flow of the tides has been occurring every day for millions of years. But nothing lasts forever. Therefore, probably the motion of the tides will die out within a few years.
Inductive, weak, uncogent
The vast majority of Rose Bowl games (in Pasadena, California) have been played in freezing-cold weather. Therefore, probably the next Rose Bowl game will be played in freezing-cold weather.
inductive, weak and uncogent
Since Winston Churchill was English, and Winston Churchill was a famous statesman, we may conclude that at least one Englishman was a famous statesman.
deductive, valid, sound
Since the Department of Defense Building outside Washington, D.C., has the shape of a hexagon, it follows that it has seven sides.
deductive, invalid, unsound
Since the Department of Defense Building outside Washington, D.C., has the shape of a hexagon, it follows that it has seven sides.
deductive, valid, unsound
The Empire State Building is taller than the Statue of Liberty, and the Statue of Liberty is taller than the Eiffel Tower. Therefore, the Empire State Building is taller than the Eiffel Tower.
deductive, valid, unsound
Since all apples are blue in color, and navel oranges are a variety of apple, it follows that navel oranges must necessarily be blue in color.
deductive, valid, unsound
Since the Sierra Nevada region is a popular ski destination, it follows that you probably need reservations to get a room at ski resorts in the Sierra Nevada region during the wintertime.
inductive, strong, cogent
Every map of the United States shows that Alabama is situated on the Pacific coast. Therefore, Alabama must be a western state.
inductive, strong, uncogent
People have been listening to rock and roll music for over a hundred years. Probably people will still be listening to it a year from now.
inductive, strong, uncognet
