University:
University of Pittsburgh
Course:
LSAT | Prep Course
Academic year:

2023
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2
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mns81

LSAT PREP Sage Training – Week 1 Relationships and Arguments Reviewed: The Relationships:  Something that exists between two relata. Relatum 1     Relatum 2 The red line is the relationship between the two circles which represent the two relata. Relationships are something that abstract between two ideas. Relationships cannot exist without at least two relata. Relationships are derivate entities. o It derives the existence from that of other entities. o Example: “Greater than” cannot exists without two relata to give it existence Arguments and Relationships:  The relationship is called a support. Relata are called premise and conclusion. o Premise – supports the conclusion. o Conclusion – is supported by the premise. Premise   Conclusion The green line is support. Premise + Conclusion = Argument Arguments:   Two or more statements where one statement is being supported by others. Premise + Conclusion = Argument o Premise: Supporting Statements. o Conclusion: Supported Statements. Example: The state of Qari is hostile to our national interests. The state of Qari harbors many rare and desired natural resources. Therefore, we should invade and occupy the state of Qari.  Statement 3 – Therefore, we should invade and occupy the state of Qari is being supported by Statements 1 and 2 Support:   The internal structure of an argument is support. o Support tells you how good an argument is. o Good arguments are based on the strength of the support existing internally in an argument. o How much does the premise support the conclusion?  This is what will determine good vs. bad argument. Support is the relationship between the premise and conclusion.