ARG method

Question 1

what is the ARG method used for?

Answer 1

evaluating arguments
-> is an argument convincing ?

It is necessary to evaluate their premises and the way in which these premises are related to the conclusion

Question 2

what are the conditions of the ARG method?

Answer 2

a = acceptability (premise)
r = relevance (premise)
g = good grounds (conclusion)

Question 3

What makes a premise acceptable?

Answer 3

• is it reasonable for those to whom it is adressed?
• is there no evidence indicating that the premise is false
• do you have good reason to accept the premises

Question 4

what makes a premise relevant?

Answer 4

• do the premises state evidence that supports the conclusion?
• can the premises be arranged, into a demonstration from which the conclusion can be derived?
• does the premise matter?

Question 5

what makes a conclusion be based on good grounds?

Answer 5

• do the premises give sufficient reason to make it rational to accept the conluison?
• does the conclusion actually follow from the premises