Strong and valid arguments are very similar but different at the same time. Strong and valid arguments both same the same conclusion but a strong argument has a true premise or proposition. A valid argument states facts. An example of a valid argument would be: Kayla only buys blue hair ties. Therefore, Kayla likes blue hair ties. An example of a strong argument would be: Every time I see Eric, he is always wearing Jordans. He doesn’t wear anything besides Jordans. Therefore, the only shoes that Eric likes to wear are Jordans. Both a valid and strong argument be the same argument, the only difference is how the speakers says it. They might say “maybe” or “really” which would reflect if they think the argument is valid or strong. Both arguments are true, they are just said differently. A valid or strong argument does not depend on whether the premises are true, whether we know the premises are true, and whether the person making the argument thinks the argument is valid or strong (48).
This was a good post, you explained the difference between the two examples clearly like the text. Your examples were simple to understand and you just made it easier to establish between a strong and a valid argument. You state a direct quote from the text which was a good touch because it allows us readers to go directly where you found it and read more about it ourselves if need be. It provides us with the option to look into the topic more if we want to. simple examples were a good choice when explaining to a large audience.
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