Sound Deductive Argument Essay

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I. Conceptual Clarification

A sound deductive argument, within the context of finding a definite answer, requires that, “it is both valid, and all of its premises are actually true.” (“Validity and Soundness”) In other words, a deductive argument is sound if the ‘things’ that it is standing on are real, and it relates these things in a way that logically leads to the argument’s conclusion. For example, a sound deductive argument could follow that, “If I fill up my car with gas, I will not wind up with an empty tank. I have filled my car up with gas, therefore I will not wind up with an empty tank.” Since the premise that a car needs gas to stay ‘full’ is true, and the premise and conclusion of the argument are logically related, the argument …show more content…

For example, a strong inductive argument could be that, “Joe and Tim are both in boxing club. Joe has red gloves, therefore Tim probably has red gloves.” This argument does not ensure that Tim has red gloves, but since the argument follows a logical structure and the premises that both Joe and Tim are in boxing club and that Joe has red gloves are probably true, the argument leads to a strong conclusion.

II. Conceptual Analysis Applied to Your Big Decision

It has been almost a week since I left my job at a daycare. Since I need to earn money to pay for rent and food, I am considering taking one of two …show more content…

This concept is significant in that it affects both my use of resources, and later on down the road, it has the potential to affect further career opportunities. Following the concept analysis method, the first step that should be taken is to define ‘work’. According to Webster’s Dictionary, work is “a job or activity that you do regularly especially to earn money.” (“Work”) For the purposes of this discussion, however, I would like to re-define this as, “an activity done to earn money.” Since this concept also involves ‘resources’, I would like to define resources as time on earth - since, to the best of my knowledge, it is limited. As a whole, this conversation then becomes one of value, since I wish to spend my time where I place the most value.

III. Logic and Argumentation Applied to Your Big Decision

The main question of this big decision is, “Should I spend my time working a traditional job or making other things priorities?” This question leads to two possible solutions, since money is an unavoidable necessity in our society. The first position is to work a traditional profession, such as waitressing. The second is to babysit or work for commission on an ‘as-needed’ basis. There are times when I consider working a traditional job, since it will provide a steady income. My mother, on the other hand, disagrees. She thinks that I need to focus on school to get

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