Phil 347 week 4 checkpoint
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Based on what you have read in the text, the lecture, and any other
sources you find helpful to your understanding of deductive arguments,
explain the structure of a deductive argument in your own word. -
ANSWER ✔✔A deductive argument is a logical reasoning process
where a conclusion is reached based on premises (evidence, facts, or
statements) that are believed to be true. The structure of a deductive
argument typically consists of a major premise, a minor premise, and a
conclusion.
Go to the box "Deductive Reasoning" (in the beginning of Chapter 8).
, Read the last paragraph there. Based on that reading and any other
sources you find helpful to your understanding, describe the part that
"rules, operating conditions, core beliefs, values, policies, principles,
procedures, and terminology" (p. 159) play in deductive arguments. -
ANSWER ✔✔We use principles and guidelines to set rules and
beliefs. These help us analyze claims and arguments.
In the introduction to Chapter 8, the text sets forth a specific definition
of the term "valid" as it applies to deductive arguments. What is that
definition? - ANSWER ✔✔a scenario where the premises are true
and the conclusion is also true
Use the following template to create a valid Denying the Consequent
argument example:
if_________________ then _______________
It is not the case that ______________________
Therefore, it is not the case that ________________. - ANSWER
✔✔If a student were to pass the Critical Reasoning class then they
would need to receive a 76% or higher. It is not the case that the student
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Based on what you have read in the text, the lecture, and any other
sources you find helpful to your understanding of deductive arguments,
explain the structure of a deductive argument in your own word. -
ANSWER ✔✔A deductive argument is a logical reasoning process
where a conclusion is reached based on premises (evidence, facts, or
statements) that are believed to be true. The structure of a deductive
argument typically consists of a major premise, a minor premise, and a
conclusion.
Go to the box "Deductive Reasoning" (in the beginning of Chapter 8).
, Read the last paragraph there. Based on that reading and any other
sources you find helpful to your understanding, describe the part that
"rules, operating conditions, core beliefs, values, policies, principles,
procedures, and terminology" (p. 159) play in deductive arguments. -
ANSWER ✔✔We use principles and guidelines to set rules and
beliefs. These help us analyze claims and arguments.
In the introduction to Chapter 8, the text sets forth a specific definition
of the term "valid" as it applies to deductive arguments. What is that
definition? - ANSWER ✔✔a scenario where the premises are true
and the conclusion is also true
Use the following template to create a valid Denying the Consequent
argument example:
if_________________ then _______________
It is not the case that ______________________
Therefore, it is not the case that ________________. - ANSWER
✔✔If a student were to pass the Critical Reasoning class then they
would need to receive a 76% or higher. It is not the case that the student
