PHIL 1110 Chapter 4: Phil 111 ch4
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Relevant expert- an honest and reliable expert in a given area. A statement that is the shared opinion of relevant experts is usually satisfactory when used as a premise. Common knowledge- any statement that is commonly known to be true. Personal testimony- a statement made by an individual about his or her own personal experience. Usually satisfactory when the claim is plausible and person is not known for being dishonest. Relevant premise- a premises that are included in a given argument and has bearing on whether the arguments conclusion should be accepted. Irrelevant premise-a premise that is included in a given argument but has no bearing on whether the arguments conclusion should be accepted. Positively relevant premise- a premise that is included in a given argument and suggests that the arguments conclusion should be accepted. Negatively relevant premise- a premise that is included in a given argument and suggests that the argument"s conclusion should not be accepted.
