PHI 1101 Lecture Notes - Canadian Tire

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Philosophy
• Course: PHI 1101
• Professor: Sonia Sikka

Document Summary

The systematic evaluation or formulation of beliefs, or statements, by rational standards . Systemic: because it involved distinct procedures and methods (not just gut feelings, etc. ) Evaluation and formulation: used to assess existing beliefs and devise new ones. Rational standards: beliefs are judged by how well they are supported by reasons. Used in problem solving, an evaluation of beliefs and actions, persuasion: sources of belief may stem from family, friends, media, science, country, religion, etc. An argument is a set of claims that can be divided into a conclusion and one or more premises. A premise is a claim put forth as a reason for a conclusion or a claim given in support of another claim . A conclusion is a claim meant to be supported by reasons offered in the argument , or a claim that premises are used to support .