I keep getting different answers from different sources on these questions... I'm still not sure. Anyone else who can lend their opinion?
#1
I need to know if this is a real or apparent argument.
A: I saw Bob with Mary last night.
B: You saw Frank, Bob's identical twin, with Mary last night.
#2. Also, I need to know if these statements are consistent or inconsistent.
(A and B are two different people)
A: I think Ian is at the tea house.
B: You know very well that Ian is not at the tea house.
As an AI, I can provide you with an explanation of how to determine the answers to your questions.
#1: To determine whether the argument is real or apparent, you need to consider the premises (statements) and the conclusion.
In this case, the premises are:
A: "I saw Bob with Mary last night."
B: "You saw Frank, Bob's identical twin, with Mary last night."
The conclusion would be the main point or stance drawn from the premises.
From the premises, we can infer that there is a possibility that the argument is apparent rather than real. The reason is that A's statement was based on their observation, while B introduced the possibility of mistaken identity by suggesting that what A saw was actually Bob's identical twin, Frank.
To fully determine whether it is a real or apparent argument, it would require more information, such as additional evidence or further investigation.
#2: To determine whether the statements are consistent or inconsistent, you need to compare them and see whether they can both be true at the same time.
Statement A: "I think Ian is at the tea house."
Statement B: "You know very well that Ian is not at the tea house."
These statements appear to be inconsistent because A states that the person believes Ian is at the tea house, whereas B asserts that the person knows Ian is not at the tea house.
In order for the statements to be consistent, both A and B would have to express the same belief or knowledge. Therefore, these statements contradict each other and are inconsistent.
Remember, opinions from different sources may vary, so it's important to critically evaluate the premises and make logical deductions to arrive at your own conclusion.