Philosophy of Argumentation

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What is the primary goal of argumentation as a mode of influence?

To defend actions or beliefs

To clarify thinking

To persuade the audience (correct)

To solve problems

What is a characteristic of argumentation?

It occurs where there is consensus

It involves uncontested issues

It is an art that involves techniques and general principles (correct)

It is a solitary process

Why do people engage in argumentation?

To clarify their thinking and learn about issues (correct)

To avoid making judgments

To obtain absolute moral truths

To impose their moral values on others

What is a necessary condition for argumentation to occur?

Contested issues Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of argumentation?

It is a social process Signup and view all the answers

Why do people engage in argumentation in the context of moral dilemmas?

To make judgments and solve problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an argument?

To have fun and engage in an intellectually stimulating process Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a warrant in an argument?

To make an inference or assumption Signup and view all the answers

What type of argument claims that if the premises are true, the conclusion must be true?

Deductive argument Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the claim and premise in an argument?

The claim is the statement, and the premise is the support Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a moral absolutism argument?

If the fetus is a person, then abortion is morally wrong. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an argument in relation to decision-making?

To facilitate decision-making about what actors should and should not do Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between abductive reasoning and inductive/deductive reasoning?

It draws a conclusion based on the explanation that best explains a state of events. Signup and view all the answers

What is the myth that states every opinion is equally valid?

Myth 1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in composing a moral argument?

Examine the statement of your conclusion. Signup and view all the answers

What type of reasoning is used when Anna concludes that she failed her midterm exam in physics?

Abductive reasoning Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the type of argument that is also known as Inference to the Best Explanation (IBE)?

Abductive argument Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of abductive reasoning?

To find the most plausible explanation given the evidence. Signup and view all the answers

Philosophy of Argumentation

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What is the primary goal of argumentation as a mode of influence?

What is a characteristic of argumentation?

Why do people engage in argumentation?

What is a necessary condition for argumentation to occur?

What is a key feature of argumentation?

Why do people engage in argumentation in the context of moral dilemmas?

What is the primary purpose of an argument?

What is the role of a warrant in an argument?

What type of argument claims that if the premises are true, the conclusion must be true?

What is the relationship between the claim and premise in an argument?

What is an example of a moral absolutism argument?

What is the purpose of an argument in relation to decision-making?

What is the main difference between abductive reasoning and inductive/deductive reasoning?

What is the myth that states every opinion is equally valid?

What is the first step in composing a moral argument?

What type of reasoning is used when Anna concludes that she failed her midterm exam in physics?

What is the term used to describe the type of argument that is also known as Inference to the Best Explanation (IBE)?

What is the main purpose of abductive reasoning?

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