Components of Logical Arguments Quiz
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What are propositions in an argument?

  • The linking of terms together to assert a judgment (correct)
  • The evidence supporting the argument
  • Terms and propositions taken together to lead to further truth
  • The specific, individual concepts involved in a proposition

    • What are syllogisms in an argument?

  • The evidence supporting the argument
  • The conclusion drawn from the premises
  • The specific, individual concepts involved in a proposition
  • Terms and propositions taken together to lead to further truth (correct)

    • What are components of an argument?

  • The conclusion drawn from the premises
  • The evidence supporting the argument
  • The linking of terms together to assert a judgment
  • The specific, individual concepts involved in a proposition (correct)

    • What remains in our minds when sense perception ceases?

    <p>Mental Image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in our mind when we have a simple apprehension of a thing?

    <p>Sense perception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when we arrive at an understanding of a thing?

    <p>Occurs through a process called abstraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Argumentation

    • A proposition is a statement that asserts or denies something, serving as a building block of an argument.
    • A syllogism is a type of argument that uses deductive reasoning to arrive at a logical conclusion, typically consisting of three parts: two premises and a conclusion.

    Components of an Argument

    • An argument typically consists of premises, inferences, and conclusions.

    Sense Perception and Knowledge

    • When sense perception ceases, the concept or phantasm of the thing remains in our minds.
    • Upon simple apprehension of a thing, our mind forms an idea or impression of it without any judgment or assertion.
    • When we arrive at an understanding of a thing, our mind makes a judgment or assertion about the thing, linking it to other concepts and ideas.

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    Test your knowledge of the components of logical arguments with this quiz. Learn about propositions, syllogisms, and the specific terms involved in constructing a valid argument.

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