Chapter 6 - Counterarguments

Question 1

Raising Objections

Answer 1

A standard way to show that an argument is bad is to raise objections about one of the premises by formulating a counterargument.

Question 2

Refuting Directly

Answer 2

1. Show that at least one of the premises is dubious
2. Show that the argument is not strong or valid
3. Show that the conclusion is false

Question 3

Refuting Indirectly, reducing to the absurd

Answer 3

Showing that a claim is false or dubious by drawing a false or unwanted conclusion from them

Question 4

Phony Refutation

Answer 4

Hypocrisy

Question 5

Slippery Slope

Answer 5

An attempt to reduce to the absurd by adding a false premise

Question 6

Ridicule

Answer 6

Name calling that is used to end an argument

Question 7

Strawman

Answer 7

Putting words into their mouth