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In cogent arguments, what links the premises to the conclusion?
In cogent arguments, what links the premises to the conclusion?
- The degree of probability
- The irrational premise
- The form of the argument (correct)
- The vegetative premise
What are the 3 parts of the soul according to Plato?
What are the 3 parts of the soul according to Plato?
- The rational, the spirited and the vegetative (correct)
- The irrational, the spirited and the vegetative
- The rational, the vegetative and the appetitive
- The irrational, the spirited and the appetitive
According to Plato, where are the Forms located?
According to Plato, where are the Forms located?
- Unreal
- Material
- Immaterial (correct)
- In time
According to Plato, what are particular things?
According to Plato, what are particular things?
What is the main focus of a 'Philosophy of' class?
What is the main focus of a 'Philosophy of' class?
What is logic primarily concerned with?
What is logic primarily concerned with?
In deductive arguments, what does a valid form guarantee?
In deductive arguments, what does a valid form guarantee?
What is the focus of logic when we specifically focus on arguments?
What is the focus of logic when we specifically focus on arguments?
In a valid argument, which of the following statements is true?
In a valid argument, which of the following statements is true?
Which of the following is true about uncogent arguments?
Which of the following is true about uncogent arguments?
What is a characteristic of cogent arguments?
What is a characteristic of cogent arguments?
What connects the premises to the conclusion in an invalid argument?
What connects the premises to the conclusion in an invalid argument?
According to Plato, why are particular things not true reality?
According to Plato, why are particular things not true reality?
What is the main reason Plato considers the Forms as true reality?
What is the main reason Plato considers the Forms as true reality?
Which term refers to the practice of questioning to reveal ignorance or to refute an argument?
Which term refers to the practice of questioning to reveal ignorance or to refute an argument?
What term is used to describe the branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of knowledge?
What term is used to describe the branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of knowledge?
Flashcards
Cogent Argument
Cogent Argument
An argument with premises linked to a conclusion by probability.
Parts of the Soul (Plato)
Parts of the Soul (Plato)
The rational, spirited, and vegetative aspects of the soul as per Plato.
Forms (Plato)
Forms (Plato)
Eternal, immaterial ideals that represent true reality in Plato's philosophy.
Particular Things
Particular Things
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Philosophy of Class
Philosophy of Class
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Logic
Logic
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Valid Argument
Valid Argument
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Argument Focus in Logic
Argument Focus in Logic
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Invalid Argument
Invalid Argument
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Uncogent Argument
Uncogent Argument
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Characteristics of Cogent Arguments
Characteristics of Cogent Arguments
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Invalid Argument Connection
Invalid Argument Connection
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Plato on Particulars
Plato on Particulars
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True Reality (Plato)
True Reality (Plato)
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Elenchus
Elenchus
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Epistemology
Epistemology
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Study Notes
Argument Structure
- In cogent arguments, the premises logically guarantee the conclusion.
- In deductive arguments, a valid form guarantees the conclusion must be true if the premises are true.
Plato's Philosophy
- The three parts of the soul, according to Plato, are rational, spirited, and appetitive.
- The Forms, or perfect versions of abstract concepts, are located in a realm beyond the physical world.
- Particular things, according to Plato, are imperfect reflections or shadows of the Forms.
- Plato considers particular things not to be true reality because they are imperfect and-changing.
Logic and Argumentation
- Logic is primarily concerned with the principles of reasoning.
- When focusing on arguments, logic concentrates on the principles of inference.
- In a valid argument, if the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true.
- Uncogent arguments have premises that do not logically guarantee the conclusion.
- A characteristic of cogent arguments is that the premises provide strong evidence for the conclusion.
- In an invalid argument, there is no logical connection between the premises and the conclusion.
Philosophical Concepts
- The Socratic method refers to the practice of questioning to reveal ignorance or to refute an argument.
- The branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of knowledge is called epistemology.
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Test your understanding of logic and argumentation with this quiz. Determine whether the given statements about premises and conclusions are true or false, and enhance your knowledge of cogent arguments.
