Week 2: Strong vs. Valid

Discuss Strong versus Valid Arguments in detail. Give an example of each from everyday life.

There is a very thin line between what a strong argument is vs. what a valid argument is. The subtle difference is recognized when you really analyzed them both. A strong argument consists of good supporting sources that make or set a point across clearly, but it does not necessarily have to be true. A valid argument, however, is just that; Valid. A valid argument is set to be based on true facts and is something that cannot be proven wrong. I guess its safe to say that what a strong argument may be, is an argument based on opinion in comparison to a valid argument. A valid argument can be strong but a valid argument can also be weak.
An example of a strong argument can be " I hate parking at the student garage, no one should park there because they always find a way to give you a $40 parking ticket for little reasons insignificant reasons that ppl don't really mean to do" this is strong argument because the person might have had an experience with parking fines, however that does not mean that the argument is necessarily true. To make this statement true you would probably use as follows " I hate parking at the student garage, no one should park there because they always find a way to give you a $40 parking ticket for little reasons insignificant reasons such as being parked a bit over the white line even though it was the ONLY way you could fit since the car right next to me parked all wrong" this is a valid argument because the ticket may be present and the car next to them may also be present to verify that what is said is true.

(does this example make sence? im just upset with the parking fines -___- room to vent.)