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Argumentation is a solitary process that solely relies on individual reasoning.
Argumentation is a solitary process that solely relies on individual reasoning.
False
The primary goal of argumentation is to arrive at a consensus.
The primary goal of argumentation is to arrive at a consensus.
False
Arguments are only used to clarify thinking and defend actions or beliefs.
Arguments are only used to clarify thinking and defend actions or beliefs.
False
Argumentation involves uncontested issues and aims to reinforce existing beliefs.
Argumentation involves uncontested issues and aims to reinforce existing beliefs.
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Arguments are a rare occurrence in everyday life and are typically limited to formal debates.
Arguments are a rare occurrence in everyday life and are typically limited to formal debates.
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Argumentation is a science that relies on fixed rules and principles.
Argumentation is a science that relies on fixed rules and principles.
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Abductive reasoning is a type of deductive reasoning that draws a conclusion based on the evidence provided by the premises.
Abductive reasoning is a type of deductive reasoning that draws a conclusion based on the evidence provided by the premises.
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Moral relativism is the belief that there is an absolute moral standard that applies to everyone.
Moral relativism is the belief that there is an absolute moral standard that applies to everyone.
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In a moral argument, it is acceptable to use ambiguous terms and complex language to define key concepts.
In a moral argument, it is acceptable to use ambiguous terms and complex language to define key concepts.
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The belief that every opinion is equally valid is a myth in moral arguments.
The belief that every opinion is equally valid is a myth in moral arguments.
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Moral absolutism is the belief that moral judgments are relative to the cultural, historical, or personal context.
Moral absolutism is the belief that moral judgments are relative to the cultural, historical, or personal context.
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Analyzing the claim of the conclusion is not a step in composing a moral argument.
Analyzing the claim of the conclusion is not a step in composing a moral argument.
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An argument's claim is a statement that presents the conclusion of the argument.
An argument's claim is a statement that presents the conclusion of the argument.
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All arguments are based on moral absolutism.
All arguments are based on moral absolutism.
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The process of argumentation is always a serious and deliberative process.
The process of argumentation is always a serious and deliberative process.
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In a deductive argument, the conclusion is not necessarily true even if the premises are true.
In a deductive argument, the conclusion is not necessarily true even if the premises are true.
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An ethical dilemma arises when there is a clear moral obligation to take a particular action.
An ethical dilemma arises when there is a clear moral obligation to take a particular action.
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The passage suggests that moral virtue is the primary goal of argumentation.
The passage suggests that moral virtue is the primary goal of argumentation.
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