GPT-4: A tacit linked premise (also known as an implicit premise or assumption) is an unstated assumption or belief that supports the logic or reasoning of an argument. It is a crucial component of the argument, but it is not explicitly mentioned or acknowledged. Tacit linked premises are often taken for granted or assumed to be universally understood or agreed upon. However, they may not always be valid, and identifying them can help reveal potential weaknesses or flaws in an argument.
For example, consider the argument:
“People who exercise regularly are healthier than those who don’t.”
There are several tacit linked premises in this statement, including:
Exercise has a direct and positive impact on a person’s health.
There are no other factors that could significantly impact a person’s health, making the comparison unfair or invalid.
By recognizing and evaluating these implicit premises, we can better assess the strength and validity of the argument.
Me: What’s a tacit linked premise?
GPT-4: A tacit linked premise (also known as an implicit premise or assumption) is an unstated assumption or belief that supports the logic or reasoning of an argument. It is a crucial component of the argument, but it is not explicitly mentioned or acknowledged. Tacit linked premises are often taken for granted or assumed to be universally understood or agreed upon. However, they may not always be valid, and identifying them can help reveal potential weaknesses or flaws in an argument.
For example, consider the argument:
“People who exercise regularly are healthier than those who don’t.”
There are several tacit linked premises in this statement, including:
Exercise has a direct and positive impact on a person’s health.
There are no other factors that could significantly impact a person’s health, making the comparison unfair or invalid.
By recognizing and evaluating these implicit premises, we can better assess the strength and validity of the argument.
this sounds plausible, very curious if the answer was correct