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What are propositions in an argument?
What are syllogisms in an argument?
What are components of an argument?
What remains in our minds when sense perception ceases?
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What happens in our mind when we have a simple apprehension of a thing?
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What happens when we arrive at an understanding of a thing?
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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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Description
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.
