Structure of Arguments Flashcards
1
Q
An Argument consists of…
A
a series of sentence / propositions (with a conclusion?)
2
Q
An Argument is starting with…
A
premises, axioms
(performative contradictions: first principle thinking)
3
Q
An Argument is VALID IF…
A
AND ONLY IF it is impossible for the premises to be true and the conclusion to be false
4
Q
A Sound argument is a…
A
Valid argument with true premises (aka proof).
