Master the art of analyzing, evaluating, and constructing arguments for the LSAT and beyond.
Every argument relies on assumptions—unstated links that connect the premises to the conclusion. On the LSAT, your job is to find these hidden bridges.
Try the "negation test": If negating a statement destroys the argument, it's likely a necessary assumption.
Spotting assumptions helps you evaluate arguments in news, politics, and even casual conversations.
\[A \rightarrow B\]
If an argument claims, 'All cats are friendly because my cat is friendly,' the hidden assumption is that your cat is representative of all cats.
An ad says, 'This shampoo makes hair shiny,' assuming that all users have similar hair types.
Uncovering unstated assumptions is key to evaluating arguments.