PHIL 2100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Eugenius Warming
11 Feb 2015
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Diagramming an argument: diagramming an argument is a more precise method of dressing it, the method of diagramming is important to prepare for evaluating arguments. Noise in arguments: noise is not integral to an argument"s diagram, noise can include descriptions, background information and context, repetitive information, humorous anecdotes. Argument diagrams simple arguments: an argument diagram is a visual structure of an argument, the method of diagramming involves organizing an argument"s different parts, example: thinking clearly and logically is an important skill. C = all students should study the rudiments of logic. Specify the premises, the sub-conclusions, and the main conclusion. Specify the connections between the parts with an arrow: example: thinking clearly and logically is an important skill. All students should study the rudiments of logic. P1 = thinking clearly and logically is an important skill. C1 = all students should study the rudiments of logic.
