In the case of deductive arguments, then X=1 (since if the premises are true in a deductive argument, then the conclusion is certainly true).
Bringing up the case of deductive arguments made me realize that the Tortoise’s argument to Achilles seems like a case of relevance claims being used… creatively.
I really liked your post on inferential silence, too. I’d be interested in reading more from you on argumentation, and in particular how we can use feedback to improve argumentation. It’s a really important and somewhat neglected topic.
Thanks, I like your rephrasing.
Bringing up the case of deductive arguments made me realize that the Tortoise’s argument to Achilles seems like a case of relevance claims being used… creatively.
Hehe, creatively indeed.
I really liked your post on inferential silence, too. I’d be interested in reading more from you on argumentation, and in particular how we can use feedback to improve argumentation. It’s a really important and somewhat neglected topic.
Thanks!
(Thought I’d replied to this earlier but apparently I hadn’t.)