Saturday, February 11, 2012
Validity of an Argument
Believe it or not, but in our everyday lives, arguing has become inevitable. Whether it is a huge argument or one that is really minute, it comes up in our conversations with people, and the funny part, even with ourselves. Chapter 8 discusses valid and invalid arguments. It talks about how a conclusion to an argument may be false not because the of the invalid form of argument, but due to the fact that the premise is false. However, this is also not always the case. There may be instances where both the premise and conclusion are accurate, but only because it happens to be true. I believed this section of the chapter to be considerable and of value because arguments are used in daily dialogues, especially in forms of persuasion. For an argument to be substantial and be of validity, it must relay accurate facts and be delivered in the proper and most persuasive methods. These compelling arguments help us form an idea of what thoughts, doings and values to believe and how to correctly act on it.
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I agree. Arguments and debates happen quite frequently in our daily lives without us realizing it. A simple question such as "where would be a good place to have dinner tonight?" can stir up some debates. Like you mentioned, in order for these arguments to be valid, it must rely on accurate facts. I also believe that it does in fact help us to develop more compelling discussions. Everyone has different opinions therefore it is very common for us to argue this frequently. However, understanding the difference between a valid argument and an invalid one is very important as well.
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