CT: Chapter 2

Question 1

Valid

Answer 1

When it is impossible for the premise to be true and the conclusion false.

This is regardless of if the premise is actually true.

Sound: when the premise of the valid argument are actually true.

Question 2

Valid argument form

Answer 2

If A then B,

Not B,

Therefore, not A

Question 2

Deductive vs. Inductive argument

Answer 2

deductive: premise demonstrates conclusion
inductive: support conclusion

difference between demonstrates and supports. :

if the conclusion of an argument is true by definition given the premise/s it is a valid deductive argument,.

if the

Question 3

Balance of considering reasoning

Answer 3

Weighing considerations both for and against thinking/doing something.