What Makes an Argument Logically Valid and Structurally Sound?

What Makes an Argument Logically Valid and Structurally Sound?

Imagine someone gives you an argument that sounds perfectly confident: “All professional athletes exercise regularly. Maya exercises regularly. Therefore, Maya is a professional athlete.” At first glance, the reasoning may seem reasonable. The statements are connected, and the conclusion sounds possible. But logically, something has gone wrong. Plenty of people exercise regularly without being professional … Read more