PHL145H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Logical Form, Green Bean
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Premises are usually based on the claims of others. The evaluating of arguments often required background knowledge from testimony. P2) you should take drugs that will cure you. If not then: this is a bad start to an argument from authority. P3) e says that x is true: are you quoting the expert correctly, the more experts disagree, the more likely e is wrong. One must look at the general consensus: also consider that: the more controversial/ implausible x is, the more probable that e is either mistaken or lying, experts are only human. It could be possible for e to make an honest mistake. Just because e says it is true does not mean it is true. Take this argument form and fill in the blanks; consider whether the claim is under e"s expertise. Now ask whether or not it is a good argument. P1) dr. oz is an expert on medicine.
