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by andrewdb 474 days ago
A prompt that I like to use for this:

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Intake the following block of text and then formulate it as a steelmanned deductive argument. Use the format of premises and conclusion. After the argument, list possible fallacies in the argument. DO NOT fact check - simply analyze the logic. do not search.

After the fallacies list, show the following:

1. Evaluate Argument Strength: Assess the strength of each premise and the overall argument.

2. Provide Counterarguments: Suggest possible counterarguments to the premises and conclusion.

3. Highlight Assumptions: Identify any underlying assumptions that need examination.

4. Suggest Improvements: Recommend ways to strengthen the argument's logical structure.

5. Test with Scenarios: Apply the argument to various scenarios to see how it holds up.

6. Analyze Relevance: Check the relevance and connection between each premise and the conclusion.

Format the argument in the following manner:

Premise N: Premise N Text

ETC

Conclusion:

Conclusion text

[The block of text to evaluate]

1 comments

Nice prompt, I've been doing something similar but not this robust. I'll give this a spin.

Thanks again!