MODR 1760 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Categorical Imperative, Ethical Egoism, Rule Utilitarianism
9 Feb 2017
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Modes of reasoning about morality and values (modes 1760) Standard argument format : premise, premise, premise, conclusion. E. g. : all men are mortal, socrates is a man, therefore socrates mortal. Any number of premises can be used to derive a conclusion. Normally 1 premise would be a principle (moral principle etc) If in an argument someone denies a premise, it can be made a conclusion so that the premise in question is argued. This way all the premises can be confirmed so as to confirm the conclusion. Premises must connect with each other generally use of matching/common terms in each statement. An argument with 2 premises is called a syllogism. Cogent reasoning = thinking based on reasoning. The dangers of: dogmatism you"re not a thinker, faith can be faith without reason, overuse of the word relativism and subjectivism. Argument: a series of statements, one of which (the conclusion) is proven or followed by the others (the premises)
