You seem to be getting at the validity/soundness distinction. Formal arguments rely on premises; a formal argument can rigourously show that its conclusions follow from its premises, IE that it’s valid; but the conclusion can still be doubtful if the premises are,.IE it’s not sound.
You seem to be getting at the validity/soundness distinction. Formal arguments rely on premises; a formal argument can rigourously show that its conclusions follow from its premises, IE that it’s valid; but the conclusion can still be doubtful if the premises are,.IE it’s not sound.
PS. Not the downvoter.