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What is an argument? A set of premises offered in support of a conclusion.
What is a premise? A statement that provides support or evidence for a conclusion.
What is a conclusion? The claim that the premises are trying to establish.
What is a counterexample? A specific case that shows a general claim is false.
What does it mean to reason? To form beliefs or conclusions based on reasons or evidence.
What does it take to reason well? Using accurate premises, valid logic, consistency, and avoiding bias.
What is motivated reasoning? Reasoning aimed at reaching a preferred conclusion rather than truth.
What is confirmation bias? The tendency to seek and favor evidence that supports existing beliefs.
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Theories, Arguments &
Social Justice with
Solutions
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Terms in this set (47)
What is an argument? A set of premises offered in support of a conclusion.
What is a premise? A statement that provides support or evidence for a conclusion.
What is a conclusion? The claim that the premises are trying to establish.
What is a counterexample? A specific case that shows a general claim is false.
What does it mean to reason? To form beliefs or conclusions based on reasons or evidence.
What does it take to reason well? Using accurate premises, valid logic, consistency, and avoiding bias.
What is motivated reasoning? Reasoning aimed at reaching a preferred conclusion rather than truth.
What is confirmation bias? The tendency to seek and favor evidence that supports existing beliefs.
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