Method of Reasoning

[Kmikaeli]

Within these type of questions, we are supposed to analyze the method(style/structure) in which the author drew his conclusion logically or illogically from a set of premises. We are looking at the skeleton of the argument also known as the way he has established the valid or invalid reasoning of the argument. Is this a good way to think of these questions?

Also, how do I determine if reasoning of within the argument is valid or invalid? Do I see if the premises support the conclusion and the conclusion is logically derived from a set of premises?

[Dave Killoran]

Hi Kmikaeli,

Yes, that's a good way of looking at it

And yes, you are trying to determine if the premises logically support the conclusion. In Flaw questions, you have the extra benefit that the test makers tell you that the argument contains an error of some sort.

Thanks!