Argument Flashcards
1
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Argument
A
a set of propositions that consists of premises intended to provide reasons for accepting a conclusion.
2
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Inference
A
the process whereby one proposition (the conclusion) is arrived at on the basis of other propositions (the premises).
3
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Rational persuation
A
the proponent of a proposition P rationally persuades the opponent to accept P if the proponent causes the opponent to believe P by putting forward cogent arguments or good reasons on its behalf.
4
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Premises
A
a subset of propositions.
5
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Conclusion
A
a doubtful, questionable or unsettled proposition.
