Arguments and hidden assumptions
Some arguments depend on an unstated assumption.
Lessons
10 available items- 1
Arguments and hidden assumptions
Some arguments depend on an unstated assumption.
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An assumption behind a proposal to expand · Identifying an unstated premise
Identifying an unstated premise in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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An assumption behind a proposal to expand · Distinguishing plausibility from established fact
Distinguishing plausibility from established fact in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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Two apparent alternatives · Recognising an unjustified restriction of options
Recognising an unjustified restriction of options in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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Two apparent alternatives · Suggesting a relevant third possibility
Suggesting a relevant third possibility in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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Assuming that two measures are equivalent · Examining the move from an indicator to a conclusion
Examining the move from an indicator to a conclusion in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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Assuming that two measures are equivalent · Identifying what an indicator actually measures
Identifying what an indicator actually measures in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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A hidden assumption in a comparison · Examining whether compared cases are similar
Examining whether compared cases are similar in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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A hidden assumption in a comparison · Naming a factor that could affect comparability
Naming a factor that could affect comparability in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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Moving from a description to a recommendation · Identifying an implicit evaluative criterion
Identifying an implicit evaluative criterion in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
Reading
5 available items- 1
An assumption behind a proposal to expand
A bilingual reading that brings this unit's language together in context.
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Two apparent alternatives
A bilingual reading that brings this unit's language together in context.
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Assuming that two measures are equivalent
A bilingual reading that brings this unit's language together in context.
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A hidden assumption in a comparison
A bilingual reading that brings this unit's language together in context.
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Moving from a description to a recommendation
A bilingual reading that brings this unit's language together in context.