What does it mean if an argument is unsound?

A deductive argument is said to be valid if and only if it takes a form that makes it impossible for the premises to be true and the conclusion nevertheless to be false. A deductive argument is sound if and only if it is both valid, and all of its premises are actually true. Otherwise, a deductive argument is unsound.

Can an unsound argument have a false conclusion?

No unsound arguments have a false conclusion. T F 11. If the conclusion of a valid argument is false, then at least one of its premises is false.

What are some examples of faulty reasoning?

Example: I love that movie we saw last night with Brad Pitt. I am going to rent all of his movies, and I am sure I will like all of them. Explanation: It is imperfect judgement (faulty reasoning) to assume that you will love all Brad Pitt movies just because you loved one.

What is an example of illogical reasoning?

Classic Example: “We cannot let women drive cars because people in Godless countries drive cars.” In fact, that a demonized group believes something is wholly irrelevant to whether it’s true or false. (Example taken from The Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments.

What is faulty reasoning in English?

A good argument reaches conclusions based on facts and evidence – that is, on solid reasoning. Faulty reasoning offers a conclusion that is not supported by such data. Faulty reasoning usually is illogical, overly general, or biased. There is also one called circular, which is very common also.