Adding Some Perspective - Logic 2

Match the following Latin words from which we derive the word 'argument' with the definition.

• clear, bright, distinctive

• Verb:

  arguo

• to prove, to reveal

• Noun:

  argumentum

• evidence, proof

• Root:

  argutus

Compare and Contrast the Common Vernacular Definition with the Class Working Definition of ARGUMENT.

Use at least 5 complete sentences.

Logicians seek to make arguments that ​ (a)   , rather than ​ (b)   , convince or persuade others using evidence in ​ (c)   of their point of view with ​ (d)   for the opposing position and the person who holds it.

• positively
• negatively
• support
• respect

What is one way you could NEGATIVELY argue?

In your own words, define the Principle of Relevance. Be sure to define the word Relevance itself.

In your own words, define the Principle of Presumption. Be sure to define the word Presumption itself.

In your own words, define the Principle of Clarity. Be sure to define the word Clarity itself.

Philosopher comes from the Greek root words Philos "loving" and Sophia "wisdom".

The Greek translation would be:

• Lover of Wisdom

• City of Love

• Sophia's Lover

• Phil is Wise

In your own words, define PHILOSOPHER.

Match the following deep issues that philosophers ponder with their definitions.

• How do we know what we know?

• epistemology

• What is really real?

• metaphysics

• Believe/Vote/Buy/Eat/Wear/etc.

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