- Mon Jul 19, 2021 3:56 pm
#88884
Hello,
I have been drilling method of reasoning questions as their abstract nature is something I am not used to (who would be right?).
I have been using the Bibles to answer questions and guide my learning, but I still seem to be confused on the nature of matching conclusions.
I understand that conclusions have to match in certainty (either absolute, or a certain degree like some or most) but what does it mean when a conclusion matches intent?
Furthermore, I know that the conclusions can differ in positive and negative terms, but does this also mean the entire conclusion of the argument can be the "polar opposite" of the stimulus?
For example: "All of the dogs are mutts" and "none of the employees are liable," the former is a positive absolute while the latter is a negative absolute. Would they still be "the same pattern of reasoning" regardless, or does the difference in positive and negative make them wholly different?
Thank you for your help!
I have been drilling method of reasoning questions as their abstract nature is something I am not used to (who would be right?).
I have been using the Bibles to answer questions and guide my learning, but I still seem to be confused on the nature of matching conclusions.
I understand that conclusions have to match in certainty (either absolute, or a certain degree like some or most) but what does it mean when a conclusion matches intent?
Furthermore, I know that the conclusions can differ in positive and negative terms, but does this also mean the entire conclusion of the argument can be the "polar opposite" of the stimulus?
For example: "All of the dogs are mutts" and "none of the employees are liable," the former is a positive absolute while the latter is a negative absolute. Would they still be "the same pattern of reasoning" regardless, or does the difference in positive and negative make them wholly different?
Thank you for your help!