Valid Argument
Epstein states that an argument is valid if there is no way for its premises to be true and its conclusion to be false at the same time. A valid argument incorporates logical thinking. A valid argument must have a true premise which would then make its conclusion true. As stated from Epstein, "The conclusion follows from the premises" which means that the argument is valid or strong.
An example would be: Every student who wishes to apply for the nursing program at SJSU must pass all of his or her GE courses and prerequisite classes in order to be considered for acceptance into the program. Chanel has been accepted into the nursing program. She must have passed all of her required courses for the program.
There would be no possibility of me not passing my GE courses and prerequisites and getting into the program because one of the strict criteria of the Nursing Program at State requires that these courses be passed. There could be no other reason otherwise for me to get into the program.
Strong Argument
An argument is strong if the premise is true but its conclusion is false at the same time. But this possibility is unlikely. The conclusion has a possibility of being false.
An example would be: Jennifer got a tattoo without her parents/guardians present. Only 18 and over are considered legal to get tattoos and piercings without parental consent. She must be 18.
Though the premise is plausible, the conclusion could be false. For all we know, Jennifer could have gone to a tattoo shop where they don't card or the employees could have forgotten to check. It would seem logical to believe that she was 18 or over if she got a tattoo, not needing anyone's permission but there's always a small possibility that she wasn't 18; she was just forgotten to be carded.
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ReplyDeletehello! I liked reading your post! It showed the differences between strong and valid arguments. Your post was easy to read and understand. You explained everything in details that makes it easier for me to understand it. It was also helpful after reading your post because it helped me write my post about valid and strong arguments. The example you used about how Jennifer got a tattoo, for a strong argument describes how the problem is true and the conclusion to be false. As well as the conclusion, where it can be false, how she could have secretly went to a place where they don’t look at your i.d. card and would just give you a tattoo for money. Your analysis for your examples are well developed too!
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