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logic
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| argument | assertion of conclusion based on logical premise |
| premise | proposition used as evidence in an argument |
| conclusion | result of relationship between premises |
| syllogism | mostly 3 lines, solid logical evidence |
| tautology | true by definition |
| indications | since, because, given that |
| sophistry | art of debate, flawed argument with wrong intentions |
| logical fallacy | errors in reasoning that invalidate argument |
| ad hominem | attack person in argument, not argument itself |
| straw man | set up weak argument |
| slippery slope | 1 event will destroy the world |
| steel man | present argument you disagree with to show power and respect |