- Mon Dec 04, 2023 2:03 pm
#104286
Hi!
I am working on the logical reasoning bible and have some nit-picky questions about this mini-drill as I want to make sure I have a full understanding of facts, premises, and additional premises.
1. I understand the difference between premises and counter-premises but additional premises are a little grey to me. I am unclear if there is actually a significant difference between premises and additional premises or if they mean the same thing and the wording is simply different for a reason that is not of any significance to building or understanding the argument.
For example, in Q1, the answer key notes that, "These wineries claim the unfiltered juice ultimately produces a more flavourful and intense wine." and "Since these wine makers are experts," are premises.
However, in Q2, the answer key notes that, "there are dangers associated with phenylketonuria, and products containing phenylalanine must carry a warning label that states, 'Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine." is a premise, but "In addition, all children in developed societies receive a phenylketonuria test at birth." is an additional premise.
I am not understanding the difference between premises and additional premises here. To my understanding, both arguments have an initial "premise" and two "additional premises", clearly this is incorrect so I am looking to understanding this.
2. I am unsure why the first sentences of both Q1 and Q2 are premises and not just facts. Are these considered premises and not facts simply because they are part of an argument and not a fact set? Or is there more to this?
I am working on the logical reasoning bible and have some nit-picky questions about this mini-drill as I want to make sure I have a full understanding of facts, premises, and additional premises.
1. I understand the difference between premises and counter-premises but additional premises are a little grey to me. I am unclear if there is actually a significant difference between premises and additional premises or if they mean the same thing and the wording is simply different for a reason that is not of any significance to building or understanding the argument.
For example, in Q1, the answer key notes that, "These wineries claim the unfiltered juice ultimately produces a more flavourful and intense wine." and "Since these wine makers are experts," are premises.
However, in Q2, the answer key notes that, "there are dangers associated with phenylketonuria, and products containing phenylalanine must carry a warning label that states, 'Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine." is a premise, but "In addition, all children in developed societies receive a phenylketonuria test at birth." is an additional premise.
I am not understanding the difference between premises and additional premises here. To my understanding, both arguments have an initial "premise" and two "additional premises", clearly this is incorrect so I am looking to understanding this.
2. I am unsure why the first sentences of both Q1 and Q2 are premises and not just facts. Are these considered premises and not facts simply because they are part of an argument and not a fact set? Or is there more to this?