Beginnings
Truth
Who is Jesus?
Propositions are either True or False
What is truth-value?
The proposition(s) used to prove an argument
What is/are the premises?
Bad arguments that appear to be good
What are fallacies?
Anyone who believes that bunk is a total idiot!
What is belief in Aliens?
Something that exists or has existed
What is a fact?
Boo!
What is non-propositional truth?
What cannot be debated?
The proposition we are trying to prove
What is the conclusion?
To show that a proposition is true or likely to be true
What is to prove?
When one tries to direct the attention of one’s audience from the real issue or point of dispute
What is the claim that aliens are responsible?
An indicative statement that “points out” facts
What is a proposition?
Convicted criminals are guilty of crimes
What is a general truth
A set of propositions used to prove a point.
What is an argument?
To move someone to accept (or assent to) the proposition.
What is to persuade?
The rhetorical trick of appealing to people’s emotions rather than logically relevant evidence
What is shouting "The Aliens are Coming!"?
A proposition that successfully represents reality
What is truth?
To give assent to a proposition
What is believe?
The component of belief that originates within the believer
What is subjective?
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
What is an inference?
A bad B movie about a bunch of kids on vacation who get attacked by Aliens.
What is the Aliens in the Attic?
De gustibus non est disputandum
What is “Tastes are not to be disputed.”?
Triangles have three sides
What is a universal truth?
A sub-rational sensation or emotional state
What is a feeling?
We prove in order to persuade
What is the goal of an argument?
"Phone home!"
What the alien, ET, said in his desperate attempt to return to his own planet?