CMST 255 Lecture 2: Logical Reasoning

• School: Chico State University
• Department: Communication Studies
• Course: CMST 255
• Professor: suepeterson

Document Summary

Argument - a conclusion backed up by one or more reasons. Logical - providing arguments for your conclusions (so reasons may lead to other conclusions) An argument based on incorrect info is still an argument. Consider the possibilities of the consequences actually occurring (probability) (1) ask for reasons before accepting a conclusion. (2) give an argument to support your conclusion. (4) design your reasons to imply the conclusion. (5) recognize the value of having more relevant information. (7) consider the possible courses of action. (8) look at the consequences of these various courses of action. (10) consider the probabilities that those various consequences will actually occur. (11) delay making important decisions when practical. (12) assess what is said in light of the situation. (14) use your background knowledge and common sense in drawing conclusions. (15) remember that extraordinary statements require extraordinarily good evidence. (17) remember that firmer conclusions require better reasons. (18) be consistent in your own reasoning.