Strong arguments usually involve an opinion or impression from an individual's perspective. The premises may be true. However, the conclusion may or may not be the truth. An example of this is if I were to say that some items at Wal Mart are cheaper than at Target. Therefore, Wal Mart has better prices than Target. It is true that there are things that are less expensive at Wal Mart than at Target. On the other hand, you could say the exact opposite, which makes the conclusion not true.
Valid arguments have no judgment involved and are true. Both the conclusion and the premise must be true in order for an argument to be valid. My example: Eating too much candy can lead to cavities. Therefore, cavities are preventable by limiting the consumption of sweets. The example is valid because both the conclusion and the premise are true.
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ReplyDeleteI find your examples for a strong and valid argument easy to understand and it makes the difference between the two stand out. Your strong argument does have true premises but however, it can't be said for the conclusion. It also has your opinion about Walmart being cheaper and most strong arguments contain some sort of opinion or observation. And yes, I'd have to agree that Walmart prices are cheaper than Target by a couple of cents or so. For your valid argument using candy and cavities as an example also makes it clearer to understand why it is a valid argument. Eating an excessive amount of candy can cause cavities. The premise is true and so is the conclusion. It’s either true or its not.
Great use of examples to help support your point. They were easy to understand and applied to everyday situations that are relevant. I enjoyed this section as it's full of helpful tips if you love debates. A lot of people who do like to debate end up arguing with false claims, assumed conclusions, weak arguments, and debate with their emotions instead of logically. The concept of a strong vs. a valid argument is crucial to understand as it can really make or break an argument. There are a few small differences between a strong and a valid argument, but they make all the difference.
ReplyDeletehello, i enjoyed reading about your examples. it makes a lot of sense and they are easy to follow. like i mentioned in my text, there is a very thin line between a strong argument, and a valid argument. in many occasions, a strong argument can be confused for a valid argument because its just that good and that strong. however, after analysing this weeks text, it makes it easier to distinguish them both as well as seeing examples like the ones you have provided. this confusion often comes up in debates like anthony mentions. a good debater will turn a strong argument into "valid" within a debate, but an even betetr debater will catch that and turn a strong argument into a valid one ;p
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