1. A valid argument is an argument which has a conclusion that follows its premises. The premises can be true or false. When one or both premises are false it is possible that the argument seems completely valid, but it has false conclusion. An example for a valid argument which has a false premise is:
Permise1: If dog can fly.
Permise2: Terrier is a kind of dog
Conclusion: terrier can fly
(Here the argument is valid, but the first premise is false, and makes the argument unsound.
A valid argument can have true premises which lead to a true conclusion as well. For example:
Permise1: Human needs water to stay alive.
Permise2: John is human.
Conclusion: John needs water to stay alive.
This kind of argument is valid and sound because it has
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The Chinese room is an experiment by Searle to reject the Turing theory that a machine can be intelligent. He asks if a machine has an intelligent conversation, does it mean it really has the ability to think, and understands what it says? He imagined himself in a room. He has a book can instruct him to get the meaning of Chinese questions, and answer them correctly. If a Chinese speaker outside the room asks a question (All Chinese language), Searle can find the answer from the book and respond it. His point is that although he knows nothing about Chinese language, he can answer all the questions in a manner that it seems he knows Chinese language. The point of Searle’s Chinese room argument is that a machine can easily pass the test if it is programmed. The test shows that even if the computer answers all the questions fast and correct, does not mean it can think the same as we …show more content…
Aristotle argues that practice virtues, and learning from virtuous people enable us to flourish. To become a good person, we must practice virtuous acts regularly. Gradually, these acts become our habits. Good habits and moral virtues are the principle to have a good and happy life. Virtuous people train us how to be more virtuous. Aristotle explains that if we want to achieve moral excellence, we need to practice the virtues. Moreover, we need virtues friends, and a moral exemplar to imitate them to improve our virtues. As we develop our moral behavior, we gradually will find more happiness in our lives. Although Aristotle admits that health, success, and money play an important role to make a person happy, he argues that the virtues are the most important factors that determine one is truly happy or not. So, just thinking of virtues is not
Introduce the second main point of the argument. Then, provide evidence from the sources. Multiple pieces of evidence should be provided to support the main point.
In assessing the argument, it can be said that it is a valid argument since the conclusions logically follow from the arguments given they are true.
This is a deductive argument. A deductive argument is an argument that is intended by the arguer to be deductively valid. As the deductive arguer here I am attempting to provide the truth of the conclusion that is provided by my arguments premises and they should be true statements.
The article by The Writing Center at UNC-Chapel Hill on the topic “Argument” is communicating a point of view; an idea you strongly feel about something or call to action on any subject that is true, real or right. An argument includes interpretation of the purpose, making a claim, premise, providing evidence for the case that is a compelling, examples, and evoking change from the audience to believe in something.
The part of an argument have six point according to Toulmin model. The six point are the claim, support, backing, warrant, qualifier and rebuttal. The claim is what the writer is trying to say, basically the thesis statement. The support is the claim or evidence. The backing is like building a connection to the reader’ opinion. The rebuttal create what is wrong about the argument and represent the different point of view. Lastly the qualifier are word used in the argument like always, never, might, all, never change to sometimes and etc.
The reason I have separated Statement Z into four sub-premises is because how these four sub-premises are defended and countered works to serve the validity of
workshop 1.5 arguments and nonarguments. The following passages may or may not contain arguments. Identify the arguments. For those passages containing arguments, underline the conclusion. For those that do not, indicate if the passage is an explanation, a conditional statement, a report, or something else. Example: if some fish are warm blooded, such as the Bluefin tuna, then it is possible that some reptiles are warm
(Start Editorial Board). People cannot have their pot stores open while putting their lives in danger and the societies nearby. As the article states, there are many cannabis dispensaries that are operating without the legislation which is why the crimes are increasing. As the Liberal government announced the legalization of cannabis, should as soon as possible clear up the confusion for the wellbeing of everyone. I wrote each of the above premises in a pattern that follows in a form to make the argument sounds good. The premises are valid because the information given in the premises are truthful about how and why the pots shops should closedown. Also, the premises are supporting the conclusion which is the following: “after the increasing of armed robberies it’s clear that it’s too dangerous to still allow illegal cannabis dispensaries to still operate in the Toronto areas.( Star Editorial Board). The conclusion is very well supported by the majors premises in the
A valid argument is if each premise used to demonstrate the conclusion is true, then the conclusion must also be true or follows with certainty.
Although this is not the best example, this argument assumes what it sets out to prove. The second premise summarizes in a slightly different way, what the conclusion already states. This is a major flaw because the main
First let me start out by defining argument a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong. Secondly thesis which is a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.
The argument, though convincing contains some major assumptions made without any factual evidence which could be proven to be false or untrue if put to test. The following are some of the major loop holes present in the argument which weakens it.
This statement is false because if an argument is valid and has a true conclusion does not mean the premises are true. If the premises are not true then you cannot have a sound argument.
A deductively valid argument is an argument in which the premises succeed in guaranteeing the conclusion. In deductive arguments, the premises are intended to provide such strong support for the conclusion that, if the premises were true, then it would be impossible for the conclusion to be false. The truth of the conclusion is also contained within the truth of the premises, also supporting its cogency. In my argument the truth of its premises guarantees the truth of its conclusion; therefore this argument is deductively valid. This argument is also considered to be cogent because it has both satisfactory premises (true or plausible premises) and a structure that provides rational support for its conclusion.
The author talks about what an argument is and what it consists of. He also talks about telling the difference between logically correct and incorrect arguments.