Parts of an Argument

The formal systematic study of the principles of valid inference and correct reasoning

• ethics

• epistemology

• logic

• metaphysics

What is a LOGIC ARGUMENT?

• A series of conclusions that support a premise.

• A series of propositions called premises that try to provide support to another proposition: the conclusion.

• A reason that supports a belief.

• A method of reasoning that has two premises and one conclusion.

All men are mortal

Socrates is a man

Therefore, Socrates is mortal

In the argument above, the last line is a _______________.

• Premise

• Truth

• Conclusion

• Oversimplification

We restructure arguments into standard form primarily in order to ______.

• prove our intelligence

• clearly evaluate them

• enjoy thinking

• experience headache

What are PREMISES and CONCLUSION?

• A premise is the last proposition from an argument and the conclusion is the reason why you believe that.

• Premises are propositions that give proof, evidence and support to the conclusion: the belief.

• Premises are propositions that try to prove that the conclusion is false.

• If the premises are false the conclusion can be true.

It is a statement in an argument which serves as a reason or evidence.

• Implication

• Inference

• Premise

• Conclusion

The purpose of the premise or premises is to set forth the reasons or evidence given in support of the conclusion.

• TRUE

• FALSE