Chapter 4: Propositions and Arguments

Question 1

Proposition

Answer 1

A truth claim. A proposition is either true or false (though sometimes we don’t know which)

Question 2

Argument

Answer 2

A series of propositions where the truth of one is said to follow from the others.

Question 3

Premise

Answer 3

A proposition in an argument that is taken as an accepted fact.

Question 4

Conclusion

Answer 4

The proposition in an argument that the person is attempting to prove.

Question 5

Inferences

Answer 5

Opinions formed from evidence; what people reason to be true of likely true from evidence or reason.

Question 6

Persuasive

Answer 6

The tendency to induce belief or behavior in a person. A persuasive argument is one in which most people will accept the conclusion as true.