Part 3 - Chapter 3 - Diagrams and Analysis Flashcards
A diagram that reveals the occurrence of independent premises.
Convergent diagram
Premises are dependent when they act together to support a conclusion.
Dependent premises
A diagram that reveals the occurrence of dependent premises.
Linked diagram
A diagram that shows a single premise supporting independent conclusions.
Divergent diagram
A diagram that shows that a conclusion from one argument is a premise in a second argument.
Serial diagram
Arguments with missing premises, missing conclusions, or both.
Enthymemes
We should choose the reconstructed argument that gives the benefit of the doubt to the person presenting the argument.
Principle of charity
When we speak or write for dramatic or exaggerated effect; that is, the language we employ may be implying things that are not explicitly said.
Rhetorical language
When a statement is disguised in the form of a question.
Rhetorical question
A conditional statement that is used to imply an argument.
Rhetorical conditional
A disjunction that is used to disguise a statement or an implied argument.
Rhetorical disjunction
Whenever one event ensures that another event will happen.
Sufficient condition
When one thing essential, mandatory, or required in order for another thing to be realized.
Necessary condition
Premises are independent when the falsity of either one would not nullify any support the others would give to the conclusion.
Independent premises
