What’s the take home message that Frank emphasized?
What is the case is not necessarily what ought to be the case
Which are statements?
1) You should listen to the head nurse
2) Look out!
3) You should look out for the head nurse!
4) I am scared of the head nurse.
5) Please don’t tell the head nurse!
All but 2) and 5)
Ontology =
The study of what exists
Questions asked by ontology?
Does God exist?
Are miracles possible?
Is there anything that is necessarily true?
Do we have free will?
Is “You should listen to the head nurse” an argument?
No, requires a set of statements, one of which is supported by the others