Concept Terms Flashcards

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Proposition

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A statement that can be true or false.

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Non-proposition

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Something that isn’t a statement.

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Argument

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A group of statements aiming to support a conclusion.

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Non-argument

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A group of statements not aiming to support a conclusion.

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Premise

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A statement providing support in an argument.

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Conclusion

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The main point an argument aims to establish.

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Deductive Argument

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An argument where the conclusion must follow from the premises.

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Inductive Argument

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An argument where the conclusion is likely based on the premises.

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Valid/Invalid

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Whether an argument’s structure guarantees the truth of the conclusion.

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Sound/Unsound

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When an argument is both valid and has true premises.

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Strong/Weak

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The strength of an inductive argument in providing support for its conclusion.

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Cogent/Uncogent

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When an inductive argument is strong and has true premises.

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Informal Fallacy

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Errors in reasoning that don’t follow strict logical rules

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Formal Fallacy

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Errors in reasoning due to the structure of an argument.

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Antecedent

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The “if” part of a conditional statement

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Consequent

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The “then” part of a conditional statement.

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Modus Ponens

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A valid deductive argument form: If P, then Q. P is true, so Q is true.

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Modus Tollens

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A valid deductive argument form: If P, then Q. Not Q is true, so not P is true.

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Affirming the Consequent

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A formal fallacy: If P, then Q. Q is true, so P is true.

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Denying the Antecedent

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A formal fallacy: If P, then Q. Not P is true, so not Q is true.

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The Fallacy Fallacy

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Mistakenly claiming that an argument is incorrect solely because it contains a fallacy.

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Credibility of an Information Source

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The trustworthiness and reliability of the source providing information.

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Reliability of an Information Source

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The consistency and accuracy of the source in providing information over time.

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Cognitive bias

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The systematic pattern of deviation from rationality in judgment and decision-making.

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Confirmation bias
The tendency to seek, interpret, and remember information that confirms existing beliefs.
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Cognitive bias
The systematic pattern of deviation from rationality in judgment and decision-making.
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Representativeness bias
The tendency to judge the likelihood of an event based on how similar it is to a prototype or existing category.
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Anchoring and adjustment bias
The tendency to rely heavily on the first piece of information encountered when making decisions and then adjust from that starting point.
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Availability bias
The tendency to overestimate the importance or likelihood of events based on their ease of recall.
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Selection bias
The bias that arises when the sample used for analysis is not representative of the population being studied.
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Heuristic
Mental shortcuts or simple rules of thumb used to make decisions quickly.
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Principle of Charity
The practice of interpreting an argument or statement in the most favorable way possible.
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Argument mapping terms/concepts
Methods to visually represent the relationships between premises and conclusions in an argument.
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Direct support
The relationship where a premise explicitly provides direct evidence for the conclusion.
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Indirect support
The relationship where a premise indirectly supports the conclusion through other premises.
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Independent support
The relationship where multiple premises each provide separate and independent support for the conclusion.
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Conjoint support
The relationship where multiple premises work together to jointly support the conclusion.
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Hidden assumptions
Unstated premises or background beliefs that are necessary for an argument to be valid or sound.
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Ad Hominem
Attacking the character or personality of the person making the argument instead of addressing the argument's substance
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Genetic Fallacy
Rejecting an argument based on its origin or the source it comes from, rather than assessing the argument's merits.
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Straw Figure
Misrepresenting or oversimplifying someone's argument to make it easier to attack or refute.
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Red Herring
Introducing an irrelevant topic or distracting information to divert attention from the main argument
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Appeal to Authority
Using the opinion or endorsement of an authority figure, rather than substantive evidence, to support a claim
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Appeal to Force
Using threats or coercion to persuade someone to accept a conclusion
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Appeal to Popularity (Argumentum ad Populum)
Arguing that a claim must be true because many people believe it
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Appeal to Consequences (Argumentum ad Consequentiam)
Arguing that a claim is true or false based on its perceived positive or negative consequences, rather than the evidence supporting it
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Equivocation
Using ambiguous language or words with multiple meanings to mislead or confuse the audience
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Appeal to Ignorance (Argumentum ad Ignorantiam)
Assuming a claim is true (or false) because it has not been proven false (or true)
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Slippery Slope
Arguing that a relatively small event or action will lead to a chain of catastrophic consequences without sufficient evidence to support such a chain of events
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Texas Sharpshooter / Cherry Picking
Selectively focusing on data or evidence to support a claim while ignoring or dismissing contradictory data.
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Post hoc (Post hoc ergo propter hoc)
Assuming that because one event follows another, the first event caused the second.
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Hasty Generalization
Drawing a conclusion based on insufficient or limited evidence, often from a small sample size that may not be representative of the whole
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False Dilemma (False Dichotomy)
Presenting an argument as if there are only two options, when, there are more alternatives to consider
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Deductive Reasoning
You start with a big idea (called a premise), and you follow it to a specific conclusion
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Inductive Reasoning
Doesn't give you a definite answer, but it helps you make a guess based on patterns you notice
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System 1 Thinking
The fast, automatic, and intuitive way your brain processes information without requiring conscious effort.
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System 2 Thinking:
The slower, deliberate, and conscious way your brain analyzes information, makes decisions, and solves problems by actively engaging your cognitive resources