Weak arguments and how to spot them

Weak arguments and how to spot them

When you are pressed for time, how can you quickly tell the difference between a strong argument and a weak argument, and why does it matter? Some weak arguments are more obvious than others. Let’s look at how you can quickly spot these, especially when you need to make a quick judgment.

The nature of a weak argument

Weak arguments have two ingredients: inductive reasoning and uncertain premise

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How to quickly spot weak arguments

Look for arguments using the “surely” operator

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