Argument structure Flashcards
1
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Premises
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Are those propositions in an argument that provide reasoning or grounds for accepting the conclusion.
2
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Conclusion
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Is that proposition in an argument that is purportedly supported by the premises.
3
Q
Conclusion as a premise
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An argument can have more than one conclusion.
4
Q
Intermediate conclusion
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A conclusion inferred on the way toward the main conclusion.
5
Q
Main conclusion
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A conclusion inferred from the whole argument.
6
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Repeated conclusion
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Sometimes a conclusion is repeated for emphasis or rhetorical effect.
7
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Diffused conclusion
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Spread through the argument.