6 Questions
What are propositions in an argument?
The linking of terms together to assert a judgment
What are syllogisms in an argument?
Terms and propositions taken together to lead to further truth
What are components of an argument?
The specific, individual concepts involved in a proposition
What remains in our minds when sense perception ceases?
Mental Image
What happens in our mind when we have a simple apprehension of a thing?
Sense perception
What happens when we arrive at an understanding of a thing?
Occurs through a process called abstraction
Study Notes
Argumentation
- A proposition is a statement that asserts or denies something, serving as a building block of an argument.
- A syllogism is a type of argument that uses deductive reasoning to arrive at a logical conclusion, typically consisting of three parts: two premises and a conclusion.
Components of an Argument
- An argument typically consists of premises, inferences, and conclusions.
Sense Perception and Knowledge
- When sense perception ceases, the concept or phantasm of the thing remains in our minds.
- Upon simple apprehension of a thing, our mind forms an idea or impression of it without any judgment or assertion.
- When we arrive at an understanding of a thing, our mind makes a judgment or assertion about the thing, linking it to other concepts and ideas.
Test your knowledge of the components of logical arguments with this quiz. Learn about propositions, syllogisms, and the specific terms involved in constructing a valid argument.
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