PHIL 447N (PHIL 447N)

Discuss some of the differences between causal arguments and both inductive generalizations and analogous arguments. Also discuss the difference between making a causal argument and establishing true causation, if there is any. Can you provide an example? In translating casual arguments help with identifying both the resulting and the precipitating events, key elements for determining the strength of the argument. (Jackson 2016) Ex: I seen the young woman texting and driving (precipitating event...

Discuss some of the differences between causal arguments and both inductive generalizations and analogous arguments. Also discuss the difference between making a causal argument and establishing true causation, if there is any. Can you provide an example? In translating casual arguments help with identifying both the resulting and the precipitating events, key elements for determining the strength of the argument. (Jackson 2016) Ex: I seen the young woman texting and driving (precipitating event...

When I think of the term expert, I think of someone who has learned everything there is to know about something. This person has many years of experience in a certain field of work. They combine their knowledge and experience to be proficient and skillful in a certain area, and they can teach someone what they know to help that person to become knowledgeable too. How important are facts in the process of forming an opinion? Explain what you believe to be the purpose or function of facts in makin...

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 wo rds. Answer: The structure of a deductive argument is its has three parts to it, which are the central premise, the lesser premise, and the conclusion. A deductive argument is an argument that needs to be valid by guarantee that the conclusion is true by making the premises accurate as well. Go to t...

Self-Assessment Question: I believe our book is a trusted source of information, since it was written by an expert in the pertinent field. Initial Post: How important are facts in the process o f forming an opinion? Explain what you believe to be the purpose or function of facts in making a judgment. Facts play significant role in making a person’s opinion. There are facts that are true and credible and facts that only that individual believes as to be true and credible. Facts also consist of ...

1. (TCO 6) In Chapter 4, we learned how to assess the credibility of a claim. Consider the following passage: “On Thanksgiving Day 1990, an image said by some to resemble the Virgin Mary was observ ed in a stained glass window of St. Dominic's Church in Colfax, California. A physicist asked to investigate said the image was caused by sunlight shining through the window and reflecting from a newly installed hanging light fixture. Others said the image was a miracle.” Whose explanation is mos...

1. (TCO 6) In Chapter 4, we learned how to assess the credibility of a claim. Consider the following passage: “On Thanksgiving Day 1990, an image said by some to resemble the Virgin Mary was observ ed in a stained glass window of St. Dominic's Church in Colfax, California. A physicist asked to investigate said the image was caused by sunlight shining through the window and reflecting from a newly installed hanging light fixture. Others said the image was a miracle.” Whose explanation is mos...

Question (TCO 1) “Thinking about thinking” is the definition of what? Question (TCO 1, 2, 4) What is the principle concern when handling an issue? Question (TCO 1, 2, 3) What are the two conditions needed for a premise to offer support for a conclusion? Question (TCOs 2, 3) For inductive arguments, how do we measure their quality as stronger or weaker? Question (TCO 1, 2) The mode of persuasion that Aristotle defined as logos refers to arguments based on what? Question (TCOs 6, 7, 8, ...