I don't understand how B is the correct answer for #4 if D is not. If there is a difference between disproving and persuading, wouldn't there also be a difference between claiming the premise is false and stating we shouldn't be persuaded by an argument. If the term "disprove" is the key reason to not choose D, then how would "false" be accepted?
@MalloryAldridge The word "disprove" by itself isn't the reason D is wrong. It's the idea that the philosopher's example is intended to "disprove the conclusion." It's not designed to do that -- it's designed to show that Graham's argument isn't persuasive (by disproving Graham's premise). The philosopher isn't saying "The best life actually is NOT fully of activity." The philosopher is saying, "Your argument for the best life being full of activity isn't persuasive. The premise you offered in support of it is wrong. So you haven't proven your conclusion."
The philosopher might be convinced by a different argument. We don't know. Maybe the philosopher actually agrees that the best life is full of activity, but jsut thinks Graham did a poor job of supporting that idea.
B is accurate because Graham's example does show the premise is false. Graham's premise is that you're happy only when doing something. The philosopher points out that you can be happy even when not doing something.
Really fantastic session. Lin makes great choices of argument part examples and uses them establish boundaries and exceptions to common heuristics. I really appreciate the effort and execution here.
These Fast Track sessions are incredibly beneficial. They are great for understanding the thought process and steps to solving these question types. I find in the question explanation videos we always get the 'why' for the correct answer, but seldom the 'how'. Thanks, Kevin.
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I don't understand how B is the correct answer for #4 if D is not. If there is a difference between disproving and persuading, wouldn't there also be a difference between claiming the premise is false and stating we shouldn't be persuaded by an argument. If the term "disprove" is the key reason to not choose D, then how would "false" be accepted?
@MalloryAldridge The word "disprove" by itself isn't the reason D is wrong. It's the idea that the philosopher's example is intended to "disprove the conclusion." It's not designed to do that -- it's designed to show that Graham's argument isn't persuasive (by disproving Graham's premise). The philosopher isn't saying "The best life actually is NOT fully of activity." The philosopher is saying, "Your argument for the best life being full of activity isn't persuasive. The premise you offered in support of it is wrong. So you haven't proven your conclusion."
The philosopher might be convinced by a different argument. We don't know. Maybe the philosopher actually agrees that the best life is full of activity, but jsut thinks Graham did a poor job of supporting that idea.
B is accurate because Graham's example does show the premise is false. Graham's premise is that you're happy only when doing something. The philosopher points out that you can be happy even when not doing something.
1/4 then 4/4 in BR. I need to slowwww down but I get anxious about timing.
Really fantastic session. Lin makes great choices of argument part examples and uses them establish boundaries and exceptions to common heuristics. I really appreciate the effort and execution here.
These Fast Track sessions are incredibly beneficial. They are great for understanding the thought process and steps to solving these question types. I find in the question explanation videos we always get the 'why' for the correct answer, but seldom the 'how'. Thanks, Kevin.
i need a better explanation as to why 4.D is wrong :(...
@KUROUSHFAIZRAFATIAN Check out the videos under Explanation here: https://7sage.com/u/usr_02xU3hBSRMEWCSzH75UIkA/question/PT135.S2.Q17
Dang, #4 got me