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Argument Basics
You will be able to
- distinguish between deductive and inductive arguments.
- understand the terms valid, invalid, and sound.
- understand the terms strong, weak, and cogent.
Judging Arguments
You will be able to
- follow the four-step procedure for determining whether an argument is deductive or inductive, good or bad.
- obtain a familiarity with indicator words that suggest that an argument is deductive or inductive.
Finding Missing Parts
You will be able to
- use the three-step procedure for uncovering implicit premises.
Argument Patterns
You will be able to
- memorize and be able to recognize the argument patterns known as modus ponens, modus tollens, hypothetical syllogism, denying the antecedent, affirming the consequent, and disjunctive syllogism.
- use the counterexample method for determining if a deductive argument is valid or invalid.
Diagramming Arguments
You will be able to
- understand the definition of dependent and independent premises.
- follow the three-step procedure to diagram arguments, both simple and complex ones, including those embedded in extraneous material.
Assessing Long Arguments
You will be able to
- understand the challenges involved in assessing long arguments.
- follow the procedure for diagramming long arguments.