1.What are the constituent parts of an argument (for example, premises, etc). 2.
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1.What are the constituent parts of an argument (for example, premises, etc).
2.Is the following statement true? "Truth is not a property of an argument but a proposition or a statement, and an argument is not a statement or a proposition, it is a series of propositions or statements, some of which are called premises and one is called a conclusion. We assume the truth of the premises and derive the truth of the conclusion based on the premises and following the rules of logic."
3.State the central difference between an argument and a non argument.
4.Give one example of each of these non arguments: a statement of belief or opinion, a conditional statement, an explanation, a report.
5.Is it correct to say the following, "Although a conditional statement is not an argument but a series of condition can be called an argument for example, If it rains then the grass is wet (premises), if the grass is wet there is no soccer match (true), hence if it rains there is no soccer match (true)."
5.Construct a simple argument.
Explanation / Answer
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The main parts of an argument include;
a. "premise" which is a proposition giving reasons, grounds, or evidence for accepting the conclusion.
b. Conclusion: a proposition, which is established on the basis of other propositions.
The main parts of an argument include;
a. "premise" which is a proposition giving reasons, grounds, or evidence for accepting the conclusion.
b. Conclusion: a proposition, which is established on the basis of other propositions.
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