Higher / Int.2 Philosophy 12

Higher / Int.2 Philosophy 12

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FallaciesFallaciesHow to answer a fallacy questionHow to answer a fallacy question This argument contains a fallacy.This argument contains a fallacy. A fallacy is a mistake in reasoningA fallacy is a mistake in reasoning The fallacy in question is……The fallacy in question is…… It is a fallacy because….It is a fallacy because…. (another example might be…)(another example might be…)

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Homework NAB SummaryHomework NAB Summary Where you are asked to pick out premises and conclusions, Where you are asked to pick out premises and conclusions,

be precise with your copying out – use the wording from be precise with your copying out – use the wording from the argument, the argument, not your interpretation of themnot your interpretation of them..

Remember a conclusion is a statement as well!Remember a conclusion is a statement as well! Where you are asked to describe the difference between, Where you are asked to describe the difference between,

make sure you use link words between sentences (i.e. a make sure you use link words between sentences (i.e. a statement is a proposition that may be true or false statement is a proposition that may be true or false whereaswhereas an argument is a series of statements so an argument is a series of statements so connected as to lead to a conclusion.connected as to lead to a conclusion.

Remember to include an extra sentence (regarding Remember to include an extra sentence (regarding premises and conclusions or questions and imperatives) premises and conclusions or questions and imperatives) when answering an argument question.when answering an argument question.

There is a difference between what is There is a difference between what is thethe conclusion and conclusion and what is what is aa conclusion. conclusion.

Answering questions about Sound arguments should result Answering questions about Sound arguments should result in you also saying what an unsound argument is….in you also saying what an unsound argument is….

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Homework NAB SummaryHomework NAB Summary When discussing the difference between deductive and When discussing the difference between deductive and

inductive arguments, make sure you give the correct inductive arguments, make sure you give the correct definition with a link word. If the question says ‘using your definition with a link word. If the question says ‘using your own examples’ then you will need to do so!!own examples’ then you will need to do so!!

There is almost always either a fallacy or logical fallacy There is almost always either a fallacy or logical fallacy question in a Critical Thinking NAB. Miss it and miss out!question in a Critical Thinking NAB. Miss it and miss out!

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