Logic Challenge: Identify the Assumptions

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When debating a friend, have you ever thought “Hmm, their argument seems logical, but something seems off?” Something about their argument is missing. If so, it is good to identify and analyze the assumptions of the given argument. Many arguments, you see, include an unstated premise--a hidden assumption that bridges the gap from one premise to the next. By uncovering assumptions, we can better evaluate an argument’s validity and reasoning.
Here’s an example. Pretend someone claimed:
John has a law degree. Therefore, John has a lot of money.
The assumption--or unstated premise--here is that everyone with a law degree has a lot of money. However, this premise is clearly false. Not all people with law degrees make a lot of money. In fact, some don’t even practice law. Therefore, this is a weak argument.
Here’s another example: Pretend someone said:
Getting a degree in Russian Studies is a waste of time because you'll never get wealthy from it.
The assumption here is that if a degree doesn’t get you wealthy, it is a waste of time. This premise-of course-can be critiqued. By revealing the hidden assumption in this statement, you now have a new angle to analyze the argument.
Now it is your turn to identify the hidden assumptions-or unstated premises-in the following 8 arguments. You will have 20 seconds to write your answers for each. If you need more time, pause the video. Let’s begin.
1.It is certainly worth the money. It is nearly 100 years old.
2. Football causes injuries, and is therefore not a sport we should encourage.
3. Their relationship will never work. She is 15 years older than him.
4.There is nothing wrong with using your cell phone in class. Other students do it all the time.
5.His sister is a musician. She obviously has no money.
6.Why did you expect him to be honest? He is a politician.
7.You should be able to say the word “hell.” I mean, it’s in the Bible.
8. Mike listens to country music. He is obviously from a small town.
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[@cardiyansane1414]

Great video , especially for someone who has trouble identifying the assumptions and mix up assumption and conclusions. I wish they would have gone over the answers to the 8 statement so we can compare our answers

[@alfiepeters7111]

where are the answers?

[@aidenpearce4555]

i was thinking the same thing! how do i learn if i don't know when i'm wrong!?

[@jessieessex]

Assumption: there will be answers given