Philosophy of Argumentation

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Argumentation is a solitary process that solely relies on individual reasoning.

False

The primary goal of argumentation is to arrive at a consensus.

False

Arguments are only used to clarify thinking and defend actions or beliefs.

False

Argumentation involves uncontested issues and aims to reinforce existing beliefs.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Arguments are a rare occurrence in everyday life and are typically limited to formal debates.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Argumentation is a science that relies on fixed rules and principles.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abductive reasoning is a type of deductive reasoning that draws a conclusion based on the evidence provided by the premises.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Moral relativism is the belief that there is an absolute moral standard that applies to everyone.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a moral argument, it is acceptable to use ambiguous terms and complex language to define key concepts.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The belief that every opinion is equally valid is a myth in moral arguments.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Moral absolutism is the belief that moral judgments are relative to the cultural, historical, or personal context.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Analyzing the claim of the conclusion is not a step in composing a moral argument.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

An argument's claim is a statement that presents the conclusion of the argument.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

All arguments are based on moral absolutism.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process of argumentation is always a serious and deliberative process.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a deductive argument, the conclusion is not necessarily true even if the premises are true.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

An ethical dilemma arises when there is a clear moral obligation to take a particular action.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The passage suggests that moral virtue is the primary goal of argumentation.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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