Posted: April 24th, 2017

When evaluating an argument with unstated premises, which of the following is the most appropriate tactic?

When evaluating an argument with unstated premises, which of
the following is the most appropriate tactic?
A. Find a claim that would make the argument invalid or
weak and evaluate the argument as if this claim had been
included.
B. Don’t add anything. If the arguer had wanted a claim to
be included, he or she would have included it. Evaluate
the argument as it stands.
C. Find a claim that would make the argument valid or
strong and evaluate the argument as if this claim had
been included.