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TOPIC INFO – CUET PG (Philosophy)
SUB-TOPIC INFO – Philosophy (Section IV: Symbolic Logic)
CONTENT TYPE – Short Notes
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1. Arguments
2. Deductively Valid Arguments
3. Sound Arguments
4. Inductive Arguments
5. Arguments from Analogy
6. Abductive Arguments
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Types of Arguments
(Symbolic Logic)
CUET PG – Philosophy (Notes)
Arguments
An argument is a set of statements (premises) offered in support of a conclusion.
Philosophers typically write the premises first, followed by a horizontal line, and then the conclusion.
Example:
Any set of statements offered in support of a conclusion is an argument.
This is a set of statements offered in support of a conclusion.
So, this is an argument.
An argument’s conclusion is often the most controversial claim.
The role of the premises is to help people accept the conclusion.
Conclusions are often indicated by words like “therefore”, “thus”, “hence”, or “so.”
For an argument to be good, its premises must be true and must offer support for the conclusion.
The strongest support guarantees the conclusion will be true, assuming the premises are true.
After considering absolute support, weaker forms of support will also be examined.