Phil 347 Questions and Answers 2024
Reason - ANS-those sentences in an argument that are used to show that the
conclusion is true or probably true
Claim - ANS-refers to the statement that the maker of the argument is seeking to show
is true or probably true, (the conclusion)
Argument - ANS-is two or more statements, at least one of which serves as evidence to
support the truth or probable truth of the other
Two confusions to avoid - ANS-1. An argument is not a quarrel or a disagreement
2. The conclusion is not always at the end
"Because", and words that mean the same thing as "because" - ANS-Signal
reason/premises
"Therefore", and words that mean the same thing as "therefore" -
ANS-Signal conclusion
Distinguishing reasons from conclusions - ANS-1. What is the conclusion that the
speaker is trying to establish as true?
2. What is the decision that the speaker is trying to explain or justify?
3. What considerations does the speaker present to establish the truth of that claim or
the basis of the decision?
premise - ANS-A statement in an argument that provides evidence or support the
conclusion
When analyzing or mapping an argument, should I correct obvious mistakes? -
ANS-No, you should not correct obvious mistakes but try to understand the point that
was made. We analyzed the evidence and map out findings.
When mapping or analyzing an argument, should I consider the context? - ANS-Yes,
context is important because it sets the purpose of the communications and
Reason - ANS-those sentences in an argument that are used to show that the
conclusion is true or probably true
Claim - ANS-refers to the statement that the maker of the argument is seeking to show
is true or probably true, (the conclusion)
Argument - ANS-is two or more statements, at least one of which serves as evidence to
support the truth or probable truth of the other
Two confusions to avoid - ANS-1. An argument is not a quarrel or a disagreement
2. The conclusion is not always at the end
"Because", and words that mean the same thing as "because" - ANS-Signal
reason/premises
"Therefore", and words that mean the same thing as "therefore" -
ANS-Signal conclusion
Distinguishing reasons from conclusions - ANS-1. What is the conclusion that the
speaker is trying to establish as true?
2. What is the decision that the speaker is trying to explain or justify?
3. What considerations does the speaker present to establish the truth of that claim or
the basis of the decision?
premise - ANS-A statement in an argument that provides evidence or support the
conclusion
When analyzing or mapping an argument, should I correct obvious mistakes? -
ANS-No, you should not correct obvious mistakes but try to understand the point that
was made. We analyzed the evidence and map out findings.
When mapping or analyzing an argument, should I consider the context? - ANS-Yes,
context is important because it sets the purpose of the communications and
