Validity (relevant) Flashcards

1
Q

When is argument valid?

A

Just in case the premises of the argument entail the conclusion

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2
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If the premises are true…

A

The conclusion can’t be false

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3
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How to test validity?

A

Is there any way that the conclusion could be false (regardless of whether the premises aren’t true)

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4
Q

Do premises have to be true to be valid?

A

No

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5
Q

When is an argument sound?

A

When the argument is valid and all the premises are true

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