Assumptions

Write down the assumptions they believe are being made. Here is an example: Ed and Sarina are college educated. They decided to move to the suburbs from the city, although both will continue to work in the city. The pressures of the city are getting to them. They are having more arguments. They spend weekends getting out of the city. They believe that suburban living is more natural. They feel that their daughter is being short-changed in the city because she is wetting her bed and getting an inferior education. They believe that the move will improve their quality of life; being able to move from the pressures of the city will help their relationship and family. a. Assumptions underlying ... click for more

Inductive thinking and logic and beliefs

1. Identify and explain one or two beliefs and attitudes of those around you that you believe are founded on poor logic (inductive or deductive). Can you find illogical thinking embedded in cultural beliefs? Please explain. 2. What are soft deductive arguments? How do these relate to inductive thinking? What is needed to embrace conclusions from these arguments? Be sure to cite references. 3. Explain the concept of illogical thinking as it relates to deduction and induction.

How do we determine what counts as virtuous behavior?

I really need help in describing and evaluating the answer, that virtue theorists make when answering this question. Can you point me in the right direction? Any help would be appreciated.

Syllogism's

Hypothetical syllogisms (conditional arguments) can have two valid and two invalid structures. The two valid structures are affirming the antecedent (modus ponens) and denying the consequent (modus tollens). The two invalid structures, or fallacies, are denying the antecedent and affirming the consequent. Please help me determine if the arguments below are valid or invalid and what form they take and check the first one i did please. Thank you 1. Chris and Nick would be very happy if the Browns beat the Steelers. The Browns did beat the Steelers, so Chris and Nick are very happy, indeed. Valid Modus Ponens (Affirming the Antecedent) 2. Madeline must have known the material for the tes... click for more

How do assumptions relate to the process of critical thinking?

1. How do assumptions relate to the process of critical thinking? 2. What are the essential components of a logical argument? 3. What is the meaning of validity, truth, and soundness as they relate to the area of logical syllogisms? 4. What are the two formal fallacies?