The practice of argument reconstruction Flashcards
1
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What should be eliminated when reconstructing an argument?
A
When reconstructing an argument, rhetoric, metaphors and expressive epithets should be eliminated.
2
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What is meant by expressive epithets?
A
Expressive epithets are terms used to refer to some person, group or other entity without using the actual name and have a rhetorical purpose (e.g. Lying Ted).
3
Q
What does a conditional often rely on?
A
A covering generalisation
4
Q
What is meant by practical reasoning or means end reasoning
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Practical reasoning or means-end reasoning refers to reasoning that includes a practical conclusion and not necessarily a deductively valid conclusion.
5
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What should always be considered in practical reasoning?
A
The cost and the benefit of the outcome
