Chapter 1.A, Problem 1QQ

To determine

Which of the given choices is correct.

A logical argument always includes

a. at least one premise and one conclusion.

b. at least one premise and one fallacy.

c. at least one fallacy and one conclusion.

Answer to Problem 1QQ

Solution:

The correct choice is:

a. at least one premise and one conclusion.

Explanation of Solution

For an argument to be logical, the three steps are followed. The first is to figure out what a person knows is true or not. The second step is to take some time and think about it and finally determine the best course of action.

In logical terms, this three-step process involves building a logical argument.

An argument contains a set of premises at the beginning and conclusion at the end.

In many cases, the premises and the conclusion will be linked by a series of intermediate steps.

Thus, a logical argument always includes at least one premise and one conclusion.

Therefore the option (a) is correct.

Conclusion:

A logical argument always includes at least one premise and one conclusion.