Talk:Argument (philosophy)

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 Definition:  A set of statements, one of which is the conclusion, the others premises (or premisses). [d] [e]
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I have changed Larry's suggested rewording of the first paragraph only because it appeared to me to define "argument" as "good argument" (or something like it). I.e., Larry suggested a more economical and readable version that what I started with, but in so doing the result was a definition of 'argument' in which it was said that the the conclusion "is supported by" the other statements (the premises). But of course a principle aim of logic is to answer the question whether or not the premises do support the conclusion--hence my fudge by bringing in something like the "ordinary" intention that is present when premises are presented. Anyhow, this is just a start. A plan for the article includes examples of arguments, discussion of types of arguments, etc., peppered w/ links to other appropriate Citizendium content.--Joseph Bessie 21:01, 8 November 2007 (CST)

That's all right with me! Feel free to continue to tinker...choose "purported" or "intended"... --Larry Sanger 21:05, 8 November 2007 (CST)

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