Lecture 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Argument from authority
A
e is an expert on s
x involves s
e says x is true
there x is true
2
Q
Name 3 questions to consider when using a source?
A
do we enough cout the issue ro try to evaluate
are there experts
is the source of the expert a relevant issue
quoted accurately?
are other experts of the same field in agreement
is the claim unusual or surprising
bias/mistakes?
3
Q
how can P3 be wrong
A
if the expert has been quoted wrong disagreement among other experts if its more surprising/controversial reason for E to deceive you mistaken lying
4
Q
Things to look for in AfA
A
titles institutional affiliation self assurance/confidence clothes/jargon, BL, image enhancing against own interests
