PHIL 346 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Hypothetical Syllogism, John Searle, Syllogism
30 Aug 2018
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Common argument flaws: invalidity, false premises, dialectical ineffectiveness. Fallacy of equivocation using key terms in different senses in different parts of the arguments. Begging the question assuming what you are trying to prove. Proving too much - argument n seems good, but n is only good if m is good, and m is clearly not good, so n proves too much. Appeals to authority not acceptable to support a position simply by pointing out someone who holds it. Straw man arguments representing your opponent"s position unfairly so it is easier to demolish. Attempt to explore problems of 1. intentionality and 2. instantiating. 1. intentionality in human beings is a product of casual features of the brain. Certain brain processes are efficient for intentionality. 2. installing a computer program by itself is never enough for intentionality. Human brain could instantiate the program and still not have the relevant intentionality.
