Identify at least two arguments in the article. Outline the premises and conclusions of each argument you find. Then, answer the following questions for each argument, making sure to explain how you arrived at your answers.
o Do the premises sufficiently support the conclusions?
o Are the arguments either deductively valid or inductively strong, or are they invalid or weak?
o Are the premises true or plausibly true, or are they difficult to prove?
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To identify the arguments in the article, it is important to analyze the information presented. Look for statements that are supported by evidence or reasons. These statements will form the premises, and the conclusions will be the claims or positions being advanced.
Once you have identified the arguments, you can evaluate the premises and conclusions by answering the following questions:
1. Do the premises sufficiently support the conclusions?
To determine this, consider whether the information provided in the premises logically connects to the conclusions. Do the premises provide enough evidence to make the conclusions plausible?
2. Are the arguments either deductively valid or inductively strong, or are they invalid or weak?
Analyzing the logical structure of the arguments will help answer this question. If the premises logically guarantee the truth of the conclusions, the argument is deductively valid. In inductive arguments, the premises make the conclusions highly probable, but not certain. Evaluate whether the reasoning is valid or strong, or if there are any logical fallacies present.
3. Are the premises true or plausibly true, or are they difficult to prove?
Consider whether the premises are supported by evidence or well-known facts. If the premises rely on questionable assumptions or lack sufficient evidence, it may be difficult to consider them true or plausible.
By addressing these three questions for each argument, you can determine the strength and validity of the reasoning in the article. Remember to rely on evidence and logical analysis to arrive at your answers.