Relative v. absolute

(RvA)

Arguments that illicitly reason from relative premises (e.g. Frank is taller than Spiro) to absolute conclusions (e.g. Frank is tall), or vice versa.

Avg. 0.1 per section
26%
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37%
16%
11%

Avg. difficulty: 2.7

Key tactics

  • Don't conflate relative claims with absolute claims.
  • For example, just because X is more dangerous than Y doesn't mean that X is dangerous nor that Y is safe. In absolute terms, both could be dangerous or both could be safe.

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Logical reasoning question types

Argument part Evaluate Fill in the blank Flaw or descriptive weakening Inference Main conclusion or main point Method of reasoning or descriptive Most strongly supported Must be false Must be true Necessary assumption Parallel flawed method of reasoning Parallel method of reasoning Point at issue: agree Point at issue: disagree Principle PSA - find or complete the application PSA - find the rule Resolve reconcile or explain Strengthen Sufficient assumption Weaken

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