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Argument by Analogy v. Argument by CounterexampleHey all, I seem to have found an issue in my thought process which needs addressing. I cannot distinguish between an <i>analogy</i> in an argument…
... between an analogy in an argument and counterexample.
For ... pretty convinced that the part of the argument I was asked to ... for is in fact a valid. For example, If I say ... is not an entirely invalid argument. Anakin Skywalker--Luke's father ... -
I made digital flashcards for LR concepts. Enjoy!Hey, everyone. In my quest to become an LSAT test-taking machine, I made some digital flashcards to help me memorize some key concepts in LR: -- <…
... in LR:
-- Valid/Invalid argument forms
-- Logical Fallacies
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Argument TypeEarlier this week during a Sage/Instructor chat on Discord with Jonathan, argument structure came up. The following link is the only list of LR quest…
... argument structure came up. The following link is the only list of LR ... questions I've been able to find with argument ... structure. This list mainly groups LR ... found to a list of LR questions per PT by argument type. http ... -
When a school asks for a list of other schools you are applying to...Hi everyone, I'm finishing up a couple of applications today and I noticed that one application gives me an option to list the other law schools I…
... 'm finishing up a couple of applications today and I noticed ... gives me an option to list the other law schools I ... -
Chef Gordon Ramsay does NOT approve of your LSAT shortcuts!http://i.imgur.com/A2nbEMm.png For real. Don't do it. Every so often I come across people who've made the conscious decision to take on the LSAT an…
... LSAT will challenge every ounce of knowledge you possess. It will ... out a main argument or discrepancy in a piece of writing,(you ... ) or reading a list of facts to give determination of what is true ... -
JY's List of Live Commentary Video - as of 2/14/17Thank you @jusinhan for you post - JY's response was so great that hopefully it will help us all in the Study Guide section for future reference:) h…
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My 18-points-in-six-months increase story (and how you can do it while working full-time too!)Hey everybody! I wanted to share my 18-point increase story with you all and outline how I did it while working full time. I started studying for…
... the answer choice impacts the argument? Or was the issue in ... s were doing to the argument. This was especially troublesome on ... the time.
The list of tips for each section is ...
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Main Point of Argument vs. Main Point of Conclusion questions@"J.Y. Ping" or others that have an answer: How do you know, in LR questions where some Q stems require us to identify the main point of the "Argu…
... to identify the main point of the "Argument" and others ask specifically ... to identify the main point of the ... the (C)? Or are all of these "Main Point Questions" only ... -
Inferences That Can Be Made from Valid Argument Form SixHello, all: Just so you don't have to bring up the curriculum or your notes, argument form six is as follows: A → B A → C ___________ …
... the curriculum or your notes, argument form six is as follows ... quantified statements imply the existence of their subjects on the LSAT ... -
PT8.S1.Q20 - principle that justifies both sides of argumentCan someone explain why B is correct for this question? I find this question confusing, mostly because the way the prompt asks for a principle that i…
... established will prove both sides of the argument correct.
To me B justifies the rehab side of ... the argument quite plainly, but ... plan precludes the possibility of the rehabilitating the houses ... -
List of schools with school-specific app essaysHi! Is there a list as part of 7sage's resources or discussion board that shows the schools and whether they require school-specific essays for ap…
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Disadvantage of writing in February 2018 for enrolment of the same yearHi everyone, I have slowly realized that I probably won't be able to make the December LSAT; going through CC has taken me a lot longer than I exp…
... I expected, and on top of this, Canadian law school ... I'm only on invalid argument forms right now and I still ... lot more LR, all of LG, all of RC, and PTs. ... school using their February score of the same year. I ... have a better chance of doing well but possibly ... -
Having trouble understanding wordy LR questionsI have been struggling with mainly questions where the conclusion is hard to understand. I have tried to drill down different LR question types but I…
... pretty good with logic and valid/invalid argument forms so I don't ... identify the flaw with the argument or understand the stimulus.
of 25. Again, majority of the ones I ... incorrect are near the end of the section. -
SA questionsHello fellow 7sagers, I have been struggling with SA questions. I can't seem to translate the stimulus into the valid argument form. I can draw th…
... translate the stimulus into the valid argument form. I can draw the ... the argument forms memorized but now it just comes to the translation of ... -
Role of statement questions - key termsThese are one type of question I often struggle a bit with, so I figured I would write out a bunch of common answer choice labels and define them in …
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Support: Something in the argument that makes something else stronger ... premises are all supporting portions of an argument. When you encounter the ... , and support. I made this list mostly for myself but figured ... -
The Sufficient/Necessary Flaw: an approach to maximize pointsHey everyone, This post is intended to be an overview of how the sufficient/necessary flaw appears on the LSAT and how we can develop a system of att…
... flaw, but in different forms. Here we are choosing ... we need, but is describing valid logic! Yes, the test ... is an example of ”following the thread” of the argument.
... the author of the argument (usually through a mistranslation of the initial ... -
Cookie Cutter Argument Form: Cost Benefit 🍪🍪🍪 I noticed a repeating pattern of argument structure that some may find useful. I call the form "**Cost Benefit**”, below I will discus…
... I noticed a repeating pattern of argument structure that some may ...
The argument structure offers one benefit as ... br />
The “Cost Benefit” argument also has another cookie cutter ... re uses many of the same forms, just dressed up ... -
Conditional Logic, valid & invalid argumentsEven though conditional logic seemed easy when I went through the CC, it continues to trip me up on harder questions, so I'm reviewing some basics: …
... a valid argument, the conclusion _must be true_. Basic valid argument examples ... cannot take a contrapositive of a SOME or MOST ... all. Be suspicious 😒 of ACs that use any variation ... of some, such as ... but we can think of the range as up ... -
LSAC's broader definition of ad-hominemI think ad-hominem is often colloquially defined as a direct character attack: Jim says the earth is flat but Jim is an idiot therefore Jim must be i…
... the aim toward the maker of the argument. To this end, I ... ) Attacking the interest/motivations of the argument maker: Jim says the ... ) Attacking the past actions of the argument maker: Jim says smoking ... of ad-hominem that you are aware of? Trying to make a list ... -
Solving LR problems - lawgic or intuitionHi! I just kind of confused about how to apply the lawgic we learned in CC to solve LR questions in real life? I was just going over the valid/invali…
Hi! I just kind of confused about how to apply ... was just going over the valid/invalid argument forms and found it sooo ... me to understand all these forms and apply them when solving ... -
What are your thoughts on the Existential Quantifiers section?I primarily got the base of my knowledge from LSAT Trainer and PowerScore books and came to 7sage for mainly LG but also to improve on LR to further …
I primarily got the base of my knowledge from LSAT ... going to go over the valid/invalid argument forms because I thought they ... obvious LR related however all of these lessons about existential ... The LSAT is full of jargon. Some of it useful, and some ... -
Valid Conclusions - contrapositivesI need help to understand when to switch & negate a valid conclusions on contrapositives. The videos from Invalid Argument Forms are confusing and a…
... a valid conclusions on contrapositives. The videos from Invalid Argument Forms are confusing ... I know how to "draw valid conclusions w/ transitions AND w ... -
PT1.S3.Q6 The logical structure of the argumentI'm having so much difficulty with these types of problems (which argument is most similar to the structure of the paragraph), does anyone have any a…
I'm having so much difficulty with these types of problems (which argument is most similar to the structure of the paragraph), does anyone have any advice for these? -
Discussion of Question Types that work best with Pre-PhrasingPre-Phrasing is not perfect, but certainly can aid in eliminating questions. I am looking for Question Types that work very consistently with Pre-Phr…
... Pre-Phrasing. Below is a list of Questions Types that I believe ... />
Main Point/Conclusion
Argument Part
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of Reasoning
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Valid Relationship - Assumption and Weakening ArgumentsIn lesson 2 of Assumption and Weakening questions, J.Y. stated, "Bear in mind that most arguments in real life and on the LSAT do not have a valid re…
In lesson 2 of Assumption and Weakening questions, J ... LSAT do not have a valid relationship." A deeper explanation at ... the "real-life" side of this argument, but also what this means ... someone provide a deeper explanation of this statement?
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For April and June: final list of pre-August 2024 section difficultiesThroughout my LSAT journey, I have referred constantly to [this post](https://7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/24333/spoiler-alert-summer-2020-updat…
... according to 7Sage Analytics, as of March 2024:**
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A couple of remarks:
- **Where ... of the LR sections listed above have outdated question forms ... becoming exposed to all sorts of complex game formulations. It ... -
Sufficient Assumptions destroying meSufficient Assumption questions are killing me. Anyone have this problem and how have you overcome it?
There are tons of worksheets throughout the course that help you hone your ability to mechanically translate. Check this one out:
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How to remember the 6 Advanced Valid Argument Forms?I went through 4-9 Forms today and I feel overwhelmed. How did you guys remember all these? Do I just need to watch the Invalid Argument Forms vide…
... quickly review both the valid and invalid argument forms, I would try ... have a copy of the valid & invalid forms printed. I would ... and regurgitate. Understand the forms and most importantly apply them ... that it translates into a valid or invalid form.
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Time Management: Balancing a full-time career and LSAT studiesCarving out time for LSAT studies is getting to be pretty specious. It is definitely plausible balancing work with studying on its face...however, it…
... knew certain things just because of the time I kept ... premise & conclusion indicators, valid/invalid argument forms (these are easier seen on ... permission to study if all of my work was complete. ... Before, I never take any of my LSAT material to work ... -
LR Study Guides ThreadI was wondering if we could upload our study guides in this post for those taking the June and upcoming LSATs can always come back to this.
INVALID ARGUMENT FORMS
INVALID ARGUMENT FORM 1 of 7 Lesson 2 of 38
Common ... Invalid Argument forms
Valid ... found is that serial argument forms are only valid when Some/Most is ...
