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What does it mean for an argument to have a 'structural flaw'?
What does it mean for an argument to have a 'structural flaw'?
- It relies on invalid deductive inferences
- It uses contradictory reasons
- It has premises that contradict the conclusion
- The conclusion does not logically follow from the premises (correct)
Which of the following best describes the structural criterion of a good argument?
Which of the following best describes the structural criterion of a good argument?
- Ensuring the conclusion logically follows from the premises (correct)
- Drawing invalid deductive inferences
- Using reasons that contradict each other
- Having premises that contradict the conclusion
Why is it important to recognize and name fallacies that violate the structural criterion of a good argument?
Why is it important to recognize and name fallacies that violate the structural criterion of a good argument?
- To confuse others in a debate
- To make arguments more complex
- To highlight the faulty reasoning patterns (correct)
- To win arguments at all costs
In the context of fallacies, what is circular reasoning?
In the context of fallacies, what is circular reasoning?
How do fallacies that violate the structural criterion affect the quality of an argument?
How do fallacies that violate the structural criterion affect the quality of an argument?
What is a fundamental requirement of a well-formed argument according to the text?
What is a fundamental requirement of a well-formed argument according to the text?
What is the structural flaw in Professor Scruggs' argument?
What is the structural flaw in Professor Scruggs' argument?
Which of the following best characterizes the argument between Professor Scruggs and the student?
Which of the following best characterizes the argument between Professor Scruggs and the student?
In the context of the text, what is the best way to address someone committing the fallacy described?
In the context of the text, what is the best way to address someone committing the fallacy described?
What type of fallacy is committed if someone uses emotionally charged words like 'egregious' or 'unforgivable' without providing evidence?
What type of fallacy is committed if someone uses emotionally charged words like 'egregious' or 'unforgivable' without providing evidence?
If a person insists on a conclusion without presenting reasons beyond restating that conclusion, what logical flaw is present?
If a person insists on a conclusion without presenting reasons beyond restating that conclusion, what logical flaw is present?
What could be an effective response when faced with someone who uses circular reasoning in an argument?
What could be an effective response when faced with someone who uses circular reasoning in an argument?
Which type of fallacy uses language that implicitly assumes the truth of the conclusion about the issue?
Which type of fallacy uses language that implicitly assumes the truth of the conclusion about the issue?
What is the flaw in begging-the-question fallacies?
What is the flaw in begging-the-question fallacies?
Why are fallacies of inconsistency considered flawed?
Why are fallacies of inconsistency considered flawed?
In what way does an arguing-in-a-circle fallacy operate?
In what way does an arguing-in-a-circle fallacy operate?
Why are all the fallacies of deductive inference considered flawed?
Why are all the fallacies of deductive inference considered flawed?
What is the primary concern in determining the inappropriateness to draw any conclusion from an argument's premises?
What is the primary concern in determining the inappropriateness to draw any conclusion from an argument's premises?
