Soundness and Cogency – Questions
Note: Discussion of sample questions can be found in the FDR Message Board Thread
1. Create (short) examples of the following;
(a) An argument that is sound but not a good argument.
(b) An argument that is cogent and unsound.
(c) An argument that is both cogent and sound.
(d) An argument that is sound where the premises give zero support to the conclusion. (Bonus Points!)
2. Post arguments that you come across on the FDR boards or elsewhere that meet the following criteria. Explain why they fit the criteria in your case;
(a) An argument where you disagree with the conclusion but think the argument was not bad anyway.
(b) An argument where you agree with the conclusion but think that the argument was poor.
(c) An argument that begs the question. (Hard to spot!)
Hint: I will post examples on the boards that can be used for question 2 over the next week or so, but try to find other examples if you can!
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