Philosophical Blog 2

Valid argument with a false conclusion

  1. Sergio owns either a corgi or beagle
  2. Sergio doesn’t own a beagle
  3. Conclusion: He owns a corgi

Sound Argument

  1. If you like working with animals, you will go to vet school.
  2. You are in vet school
  3. Conclusion: Therefore, you are a veterinarian

Inductive Argument

  1. Sergio finishes all his homework for the week in one day, he assumes he’s ahead with homework in that class.

Weak Inductive Argument

  1. Most hispanics have tan colored skin
  2. The non hispanic person has tan colored skin.
  3. Therefore he must be hispanic.

Persuasive Argument

  1. A CEO is a millionaire , college students have no debt.
  2. College students do have debt , so CEO’s are millionaires. (word count115).

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