What does the term 'cogent' mean in describing a philosophical argument?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Clear, logical, and powerfully convincing
- Step 1: 'Cogent' describes an argument that is logically sound, well-supported by evidence, and lucidly articulated.
- Step 2: It commands intellectual respect and compels agreement through the force of its reasoning.
Answer
Clear, logical, and powerfully convincing.
Why not the others: 'Confusing and filled with circular reasoning' describes convoluted fallacies; 'Emotionally aggressive and devoid of logic' describes polemical demagoguery; 'Overly simplistic and superficial' describes shallow reasoning.
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