Category: Logic

In this assignment, you will explore and clarify the key concepts from Chapter 10 Moore & Parker Critical Thinking (2024 edition), “Deductive Arguments II,” which focuses on truth-functional logic. Begin by defining the main terms introduced in the chapter, such as truth-functional statements, connectives (including and, or, not, if…then), and truth tables. Provide examples of…

For this week’s course notes FROM CHATPER 7 ; CRITICAL THINKING BY MOORE & PARKER ; focus on understanding the various types of induction fallacies. These are key concepts in identifying flaws in reasoning when generalizing from specific cases. Your notes should include the following terms: Hasty Generalizing Argument by Anecdote Refutation by Anecdote Hasty…

(We are currently using CHAPTER 7 “BOGUS LOGOS 2” in Moore & Parker Critical Thinking) For this assignment, you will find a news article, social media post, or other piece of media that demonstrates an induction fallacy. Induction fallacies occur when a conclusion is drawn from evidence that is not sufficiently strong or representative to…

PLEASE ANSWER QUESTIONS FROM “PART 1 FINAL DOCX” AND SUPPLEMENT WITH QUOTES FROM THE READINGS ATTACHED

Please upload a document of 400-500 words responding to all of the following instructions: (1) Compose a sound (categorical) syllogism in standard form. (2) List the middle term, major term, & minor term. (3) State the figure and mood of the syllogism. (4) Clearly and fully state Houser’s four rules of validity (5) Articulate why…

Come prepared with a persuasive speech to be delivered extemporaneously with an accompanying outline and PowerPoint Presentation. You will have 5-7 minutes. You are to speak from either an outline or using speaker’s notes, but you will be required to hand in a complete, well organized outline and any other notes or supplements to the…