june 2007, logical reasoning 2, question 20
summary
the essence of tackling parallel flaw questions on the lsat involves identifying the flaw in the original argument and finding another argument with the same flaw, illustrated through a detailed example.
- parallel flaw questions require breaking down the argument into its conclusion and evidence to understand its core flaw.
- the common flaw discussed is the absence of evidence flaw, where disproving an opponent's argument is mistakenly taken as proving one's own stance.
- the process of elimination through answer choices is crucial, focusing on the similarity in flawed reasoning rather than the subject matter.
- answer choice c is highlighted as the correct answer by directly mirroring the flaw in the original argument, despite the difference in subject matter.
- other answer choices are dismissed for their failure to replicate the specific reasoning flaw, emphasizing the importance of matching flaws over topics.
chapters
00:00
understanding parallel flaw questions
00:52
identifying the core flaw
01:20
analyzing answer choices
02:11
selecting the correct answer
