Steven owns either a Nintendo or a PlayStation. Steven does not own a PlayStation, therefore, Steven owns a Nintendo. Valid/Invalid: Premise: Sound/Unsound: Conclusion: Explanation: Argument #2 Speeding is illegal, therefore, if I drive over the speed limit, I will get a speeding ticket.
Steven owns either a Nintendo or a PlayStation. Steven does not own a PlayStation, therefore, Steven owns a Nintendo. Valid/Invalid: Premise: Sound/Unsound: Conclusion: Explanation: Argument #2 Speeding is illegal, therefore, if I drive over the speed limit, I will get a speeding ticket.
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Example Argument
Brian has no experience in business; therefore, he cannot be trusted to run a business.
Valid/Invalid:
Premise:
Invalid
Brian has no business experience
Sound/Unsound:
Conclusion:
Sound
Brian cannot be trusted to run a business due to his lack of experience.
Explanation:
This argument is invalid because although Brian is lacking in business experience, we cannot say Brian
cannot be trusted to run a business. We should instead say Brian should not be trusted to run a
business. As far as we know, this argument only contains true premises, so it can be classified as
sound.
Argument #1
Steven owns either a Nintendo or a PlayStation. Steven does not own a PlayStation, therefore, Steven
owns a Nintendo.
Valid/Invalid:
Premise:
Sound/Unsound:
Conclusion:
Explanation:
Argument #2
Speeding is illegal, therefore, if I drive over the speed limit, I will get a speeding ticket.
Valid/Invalid:
Premise:
Sound/Unsound:
Conclusion:
Explanation:
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