which one of these make an argument the best? Which one of these is the weakest? Or how are the terms used in arguments? Here are the terms
- Valid/ Invalid,
-Sound/ Unsound,
-Strong/ Weak
IF I understand your question, and you have not left out some choices, here is the best:
valid, sound, strong
Sra
Thank you I didn't ask the question right. Which one of the 3 is the best?
To determine which argument is the best and which is the weakest, you need to understand the terms used in arguments. Let me explain these terms to you:
1. Valid/Invalid: These terms are used to assess the logical structure of an argument. An argument is considered valid if the conclusion follows logically from the premises. In other words, if the premises are true, then the conclusion must also be true. On the other hand, an argument is invalid if the conclusion does not logically follow from the premises, even if the premises are true. So, a valid argument is one where the conclusion is necessarily true if the premises are true.
2. Sound/Unsound: These terms are used to evaluate the overall strength of an argument. For an argument to be sound, it must be valid and have all true premises. In other words, a sound argument is one that is both logically valid and based on true information. Conversely, an argument is unsound if it either lacks validity or contains at least one false premise. So, a sound argument is considered strong and reliable from a logical standpoint.
3. Strong/Weak: These terms are used to assess the persuasiveness of an argument. A strong argument is one where the premises provide good reasons to believe in the truth of the conclusion. It means that if the premises are true, then the conclusion is likely to be true. On the other hand, a weak argument does not provide strong enough reasons to support the conclusion. Essentially, a strong argument is more plausible and convincing than a weak one.
Now, to determine which argument is the best and weakest, you'll need to consider both the logical structure and the truth value of the premises in each argument. Look for arguments that are both valid and have true premises (sound arguments) as the strongest ones. Conversely, arguments that are either invalid or contain false premises are generally weaker.
Remember, the strength of an argument is not solely based on personal opinions or subjective factors but rather on the logical structure and the truth of the premises.