Thursday, September 23, 2010

Chapter 5 TFY : Assumption : What's Taken for Granted

Assumptions meaning to take up. when we assume, we take up or accept something.

Understanding AssumptionsAssumption can be forgotten inferences.

Types of AssumptionsAssumptions can be conscious or unconscious, warranted or unwarranted.


Identifying Hidden Assumptions in Reasoning
Hidden assumptions expert a powerful effect on our reasoning; however, identifying them is not always easy.

Hidden Assumptions in Arguments
Good arguments are not based on assumptions

Value or Belief Assumptions
Value assumptions are the beliefs we take for granted. Although we may not be aware of their presence and influence, they greatly affect our reasoning.

Assumption Layers in Arguments
A value assumption can form the base of a pyramid that supports many layers of hidden assumptions, all of which provide support for one idea expressed at the top.

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