PHIL103 Validity & Soundness

What are the two important logical principles used when assessing arguments?

Validity and soundness

What is validity?

An argument that dictates that if the premises are true than the conclusion must be true as well. This argument could be completely false but still valid if it follows this structure

What is soundness?

An argument that has true premises and is valid. This argument needs to follow the validity structure and then also have actual true premises.

What is morality?

There is no definitive answer but it can be described as conduct driven by rationality