Long Arguments

Extended Arguments Help

When a Premise is Doubtful
 Remember This Argument?
Carlos is a great cook. We should all agree that is true because
he studied at the famous Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary
Arts. Most people who study there become great cooks.

Carlos studied at AESCA

Most people who study at AESCA become great cooks
Carlos is a great cook

What if someone did not believe that Carlos studied at AESCA?

 Diagram of a Simple Argument
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An argument below it provides proof that this is true

No support provided – an assumption

1 - Carlos studied at AESCA

2 - Most people who study at AESCA become great cooks
3 - Carlos is a great cook
Problem: Not Sure That a Premise is True
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An argument below it provides proof that this is true

No support provided – an assumption

1 - Carlos studied at AESCA ???

2 - Most people who study at AESCA become great cooks
3 - Carlos is a great cook
 Solution: Add a “Sub-Argument”
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4 5

4 - Carlos has a diploma from AESCA

5 - Almost all people who have diplomas were students
1 - Carlos went to AESCA
 This is Called a Sub-Argument
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4 5

4 - Carlos has a diploma from AESCA

5 - Almost all people who have diplomas were students
1 - Carlos went to AESCA
 One Kind of Extended Argument
An Argument with a Sub-Argument
4 - Carlos has a diploma from AESCA
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5 - Almost all people who have diplomas were students
1 - Carlos studied at AESCA
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4 5
1 - Carlos studied at AESCA
2 - Most people who study at AESCA become great cooks
3 - Carlos is a great cook
Sherlock Holmes was confident that the criminal was a
short man. The muddy footprints in the hallway were very
close together, and most people who take short steps have
short legs.
Sherlock Holmes was confident that the criminal was a
short man. The muddy footprints in the hallway were very
close together, and most people who take short steps have
short legs.

Review: What kind of generalization are we looking at here?

Sherlock Holmes was confident that the criminal was a
short man. The muddy footprints in the hallway were very
close together, and most people who take short steps have
short legs.

Review: What kind of generalization are we looking at here?

Exceptions to the generalization?
From the quiz…