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Jordyn Taylor
on Dec 25, 2024
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If argument A commits a fallacy and argument B does not, then:
A) A has a true conclusion and B has a false conclusion
B) B has a true conclusion and A has a false conclusion
C) B is more likely to have a true conclusion than A
D) There isn't enough information to say whether A or B has a true conclusion.
E) This could never happen, since every argument commits at least one fallacy.
True Conclusion
An inference or result that logically follows from the premises and is consistent with established facts.
Fallacy
A mistaken belief or error in reasoning that renders an argument logically invalid, often due to a misunderstanding or misapplication of principals.
- Utilize principles of logical reasoning to assess the soundness of arguments.
- Evaluate the robustness of an argument through analysis of its foundational claims and resulting conclusions.
Verified Answer
CB
Learning Objectives
- Utilize principles of logical reasoning to assess the soundness of arguments.
- Evaluate the robustness of an argument through analysis of its foundational claims and resulting conclusions.