Vocab 1
The idea-connecting process by which we connect something to something else
What is prediction?
A hypothetical "If, then" argument where a condition is set, and if that condition is met a specific sequence will follow
What is a conditional argument?
It reflects the quantity of a statement
What is the conclussion?
mental act where we link ideas in a way that enables us to make coherent statements
What is judgment?
starts with a factual statement
what is a statement of facts?
Statements we attach to define logical statements
what is a logical indicator?
An argument with the two basic elements: a premise & a conclusion
What is a sound agrument?
the name of the second premise:
every M is P
every S is M*
Therefore every S is P
what is a minor premise?
The quality of being logically or factually sound
What is validity?
a statement can be not of fact but of value, similar to an opinion
What is a statement of value?
A conclusion that can not be doubted
What is a necessary conclusion?
An argument with two different complete statements, but only ONE statement can be true
What is a disjunctive argument?
name of the first premise:
every M is P*
every S is M
Therefore every S is P
what is a major premise?
a statement that disconnects ideas
what is a negative statement?
An argument with two different complete sentences, and BOTH are true
What is a conjunctive agrument?
A premise where the truth is necessary so must be in the right condition
what is relevency of a premise?
the linguistic expression of the most fundamental comparison the mind makes when it relates one idea (subject) to another (predicate)
what is a comparison statement?
An argument that reflects the way we as humans connect ideas that lead to conclusions
What is a syllogistic argument?
An argument must have sound contents as well as sound form
what is the truth of a premise?
disconnects ideas completely
or
disconnects ideas INcompletely
(Two possible answer)
What is a universal negative statement?
or
what is a particular negative statement?