... it valid, NAs are required for it). The validity of the argument ... excludes the fluff from the argument. What follows is often P1 ... infinite assumptions associated with any argument, and the likelihood of you ...
... /NA, the argument is by definition not valid. They can ... potentially be valid otherwise. Remember ... conclusion or identify an argument part instead of asking ... to actually manipulate the argument by strengthening/weakening/whatever ...
The ... premises necessary to the argument that defend the relationship ... defined by the argument. Hence the fact that ... of defending the argument becomes attacking (destroying) the argument.
... you need to make only valid inferences. For a lot of ... out the structure of the argument so you can cross-reference ... helps them to diagram the argument if the indicators are given ... time working through the argument and defining the argument core (main premise ...
Yes! Make sure you memorize those lessons! They will be very helpful soon, especially once you get to PTs. Also, valid and invalid argument types. CRUCIAL information to memorize and know when to spot it out.
If the argument had said "most BRICK houses ... two stories," the argument will be valid. The argument starts with information about ... have front yards. Then, the argument discusses houses with front yards ...
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But seriously I think an argument can be made for both ... it could simultaneously have a valid and invalid contrapositive. However, once ... know whether its contrapositive is valid or not.
... to read and understand the argument before I read the ... his emphasis on reading for argument/reasoning structure could actually point ... this direction since understanding the argument and/or the flaw ... question even though you can cheat this a bit in certain ...
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For NA: each argument has multiple potential necessary assumptions ... if the argument has any chance at being valid (which ... correct answer should destroy the argument without a doubt. argument, rather than rushing through ...
Flash cards are definitely the way to go if you're trying to memorise them. Having the valid and invalid forms on index cards, and drilling them together helped me, that way I had to actually think about it rather than just look at it.
Right @nye8870, it's especially helpful for tricky parallel flaw questions! It's best to know that A-->B, B most C, therefore A most C is an invalid argument form rather than thinking "hmm this doesn't match up with my recollection of valid arguments."
... hypothetical could weaken an argument because it capitalizes on ... something the argument fails to consider. A ... hypothetical could strengthen an argument if it blocks a ... anything to make the argumentvalid in Sufficient Assumption questions ...