[PHIL 10] - Final Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (42 pages long)
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Phil 10 lecture 2 chapter 1. Arguments: verbal, written, propositional, representations of episodes of reasoning. An argument: set of sentences/statements where one (conclusion) is taken to follow from the others (premises: number the statements, use a line to separate premises from conclusion, use therefore . There can be any # of premises. Varieties of arguments two kinds of argument: deductive: premises are taken to provide complete, watertight support for conclusion. May or may not be successful ex: 1. if i file my taxes i will get a refund: i will file my taxes. I will get a refund: inductive: premises are taken to provide probable support for conclusion, not watertight support. May or may not be successful ex: 1. Southpark has always been on wednesday at 10pm: it is now wednesday at 10pm. Southpark is [probably] on now: difference is not how good they are there are good and bad inductive/deductive arguments difference is in support for the conclusion.
