Chapter 12 Flashcards
1
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Conductive Arguments
A
support: convergent. premises are all separate from each other which lead to the conclusion.
2
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Why you shouldn’t break down the Conductive Argument into separate Arguments.
A
- in practice one doesn’t break down such arguments, but presents them as a whole
- In the end, one would have to consider whether these premises together support the conclusion appropriately.
3
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How is a conductive argument cogent?
A
e
4
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Other names for Conductive Arguments?
A
- cumulation argument
- balance of consideration
- good reason arguments
5
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Counter considerations
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claim that is negatively relevant to the conclusion of an argument. Positive claims have to outweigh the negative claims.
ex: I think I should go to China, It will be nice and hot, vacation, good food… “but it is a long way from home”. therefore, I should go to China.
6
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Words serving to introduce counter-considerations
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e
7
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Words indicating a return to the main theme, after recognizing counter considerations
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e
8
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Evaluating the Conductive Argument
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- A
- R
- G
- are counter considerations good?
9
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Confirmation bias
A
e
