Argument structure Flashcards

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Premises

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Are those propositions in an argument that provide reasoning or grounds for accepting the conclusion.

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2
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Conclusion

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Is that proposition in an argument that is purportedly supported by the premises.

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3
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Conclusion as a premise

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An argument can have more than one conclusion.

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4
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Intermediate conclusion

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A conclusion inferred on the way toward the main conclusion.

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5
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Main conclusion

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A conclusion inferred from the whole argument.

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6
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Repeated conclusion

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Sometimes a conclusion is repeated for emphasis or rhetorical effect.

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7
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Diffused conclusion

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Spread through the argument.

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