PHI 1101 Lecture 2: Chapter 2 - Types of Arguments

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Philosophy
• Course: PHI 1101
• Professor: Sascha Maicher

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Conclusion indicators = therefore, thus, hence, then, so, it follows, consequently, we may conclude that, which shows that, due to, Premise indicators = since, in view of, for, this is implied by, it shows that, on the count of the fact, because, also, besides, nevertheless, Deductive arguments = absolute, perfect arguments that are concerned about logical structure. In a valid deductive argument, the conclusion must follow the premise. ( andy mcdonald lives in. Therefore, andy mcdonald lives in canada this is an implied premise that we assume. A valid, deductive argument with true premises and a logical conclusion are called sound arguments. Ex: to win an election, you have to tell people what they want to hear. I guess phil wont win. (implied premise, valid deductive argument. ) We define inductive arguments with strength (strong or weak arguments). Can never be certain of conclusion, just more probable. Inductive = probably, most likely, large chance to.