The lexical definitions and connotations

Inference

·  Briefly discuss how the lexical definitions and connotations of “valid” and “warranted” can help us understand the differing purposes of deductive and inductive arguments.

Fallacy

·  Explain, in your own words, how the fallacy of denying the antecedent is revealed through analysis of the valid argument template.

Civic Responsibility

·  Is there any issue on which you think a comparable amount of time and effort would be worthwhile?

·  As a critical thinker, do you believe that citizens have an obligation to be informed on topics of current interest? If yes, why, if no, why not?

Inference

·  Briefly discuss how the lexical definitions and connotations of “valid” and “warranted” can help us understand the differing purposes of deductive and inductive arguments.

Fallacy

·  Explain, in your own words, how the fallacy of denying the antecedent is revealed through analysis of the valid argument template.

Civic Responsibility

·  Is there any issue on which you think a comparable amount of time and effort would be worthwhile?

·  As a critical thinker, do you believe that citizens have an obligation to be informed on topics of current interest? If yes, why, if no, why not?