Philosophy & ethics
A valid argument can begin with a false claim
Validity concerns whether a conclusion follows from the premises.
Ideas & reasoningCategory
Philosophy & ethics
Arguments, knowledge, values, and philosophical traditions around the world.
Philosophy & ethics
Good evidence can support a conclusion without guaranteeing it
Inductive reasoning moves from evidence to a probable conclusion.
Philosophy & ethics
Knowing where your knowledge ends
Epistemic humility means recognising limits without giving up on evidence.
Philosophy & ethics
What can an imagined case teach us?
A thought experiment tests how an idea works in a carefully described situation.
Philosophy & ethics
Why can two careful arguments disagree?
Different philosophical views may give weight to different principles.
Philosophy & ethics
What did you observe, and what did you infer?
An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence or other claims.