Question 1Words such as because, since, and for usually signal the presence of Question 2For the purposes of this course, an argument is a verbal altercation. Question 3Reasoning is either fallacious (bad) or cogent (good). Question 4There are two basic kinds of reasoning. The first is deductive, the second is Question 5Bad reasoning is known as Question 6Good reasoning varies from person to person. Question 7An argument is deductively valid if it is impossible for the conclusion to be false when the premises are true. Question 8Our most important beliefs, taken together, make up our worldviews or philosophies. Question 9This type of reasoning aims to show why something is true. Question 10Beliefs about human nature ought to make up a key component of our worldview.
