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Good structure also needs true starting points
A sound deductive argument is valid and has true premises.
The idea
A tidy logical chain can still mislead if it begins with a false claim. Soundness requires both parts.
An example
A claim about every customer cannot be established using an unverified premise about all people.
Put it into practice
Ask: does it follow, and are its starting claims true?
Further reading: OpenStax · Introduction to Philosophy ↗
Test yourself: What makes a deductive argument sound?
Valid structure and true premises
Both validity and true premises are required.
Explanation and illustrative examples by One Card Wiser. Source linked for further reading.
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