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WorksheetsArguments in Action Definitions 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
A statement...
is a sentence with a truth value.
is always a premise in an argument.
has at least six words
can be called 'valid' in philosophy.
In philosophy an argument...
is a collection of statements which give evidence for a central claim.
is a diagram that shows how the premises and conclusion are related to one another.
is a clear and obvious way of presenting the reasons for a given conclusion.
is a collection of sentences which give evidence for a central claim.
A premise must...
always be true.
be a statement.
have a truth value.
give evidence for the conclusion.
In philosophy, a conclusion is...
what an argument is trying to show the truth of.
the last part of an argument.
the end of a discussion.
a claim that is always explicit.
In philosophy, a conclusion is must be...
a statement.
a premise in another argument.
an imperative.
made clear with indicator words.
Which of the following might be indicator words?
because
since
unless
clearly
like
Which of the following might be indicator words?
therefore
consequently
understandably
interestingly
ultimately
When working well, an 'Inductive' argument...
argues towards the high probability of the conclusion.
argues towards the certainty of the conclusion.
...'s conclusion may be true if the premises are true.
...'s must be true if the premises are true.
When working well, an 'deductive' argument...
argues towards the high probability of the conclusion.
argues towards the certainty of the conclusion.
...'s conclusion may be true if the premises are true.
...'s must be true if the premises are true.
Which of the following types of sentences are not able to function as premises in an argument?
statemets
imperatives
expressions of emotion
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