Discussion: What Reasonable Conclusions Are Possible? (Chapter 12)
1.
Why is it so beneficial to consider
alternative conclusions as you
evaluate arguments?
2. How is this chapter related to the
Either/Or Fallacy discussed in
Chapter 7?
3. What are the relationships among
ambiguity, assumptions, and
evidence, and trying to generate
multiple reasonable conclusions?
4. Describe thinking processes that
you can use as you search for
multiple conclusions.
5. Why is it helpful to use “if” clauses
to help you find alternative
conclusions?
6. How much justification do you
believe a conclusion should have
before you decide to accept it?
