Argument - an argument is a series of statements used to present reasons for accepting a conclusion. Example Statement: The ground was slippery - it must have been raining. This statement consists of three parts discussed below. Premise or preposition: The ground was slippery. Premise is the basis or supporting statement on which we make further statements/ conclusions. There can be more than one premises in an argument. Assumption: The ground become slippery only when it rains. Assumption is a Hidden premise - a missing link in the chain of argument. Conclusion: it must have been raining.... Show more Argument - an argument is a series of statements used to present reasons for accepting a conclusion. Example Statement: The ground was slippery - it must have been raining. This statement consists of three parts discussed below. Premise or preposition: The ground was slippery. Premise is the basis or supporting statement on which we make further statements/ conclusions. There can be more than one premises in an argument. Assumption: The ground become slippery only when it rains. Assumption is a Hidden premise - a missing link in the chain of argument. Conclusion: it must have been raining. Understanding Assumption (concept): Assumption provides an hidden basis/support to the whole structure of an argument.(imagine like base of a building). If we remove this basis/support whole argument would baseless/illogical. Show less
Argument - an argument is a series of statements used to present reasons for accepting a conclusion. Example Statement: The ground was slippery - it must have been raining. This statement consists of three parts discussed below. Premise or preposition: The ground was slippery. Premise is the basis or supporting statement on which we make further statements/ conclusions. There can be more than one premises in an argument. Assumption: The ground become slippery only when it rains. Assumption is a Hidden premise - a missing link in the chain of argument. Conclusion: it must have been raining. Understanding Assumption (concept): Assumption provides an hidden basis/support to the whole structure of an argument.(imagine like base of a building). If we remove this basis/support whole argument would baseless/illogical.
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