Argument: A complex symbolic or speech act structure where premises support a conclusion, either by guaranteeing its truth, making it probable, implying it, or asserting its acceptability (Novaes, 2021). It involves a set of reasons (premises) that aim to justify or support a claim (conclusion).
Premise: A statement within an argument that provides support, justification, or reasons for accepting the conclusion. Premises are claims that underpin the main claim, or conclusion, of the argument (Novaes, 2021).
Conclusion: The claim or statement that an argument aims to establish or prove, supported by premises. It is the main point that the premises are intended to justify or support.
Structure of an Argument: The organized arrangement of premises leading to a conclusion, typically with premises listed before the conclusion, often indicated by marker words such as “therefore,” “hence,” or “thus” (Novaes, 2021).
1. What is the 'structure of an argument' primarily understood as?
2. Who is the author cited for defining propositions as statements that can be evaluated for truth or falsity?
3. What is the primary role or purpose of deductive reasoning?
Argument — definition?
A set of premises supporting a conclusion.
Premise — role?
Provides support or reasons for the conclusion.
Conclusion — purpose?
Main claim that premises aim to establish.
Structure of argument — function?
Organizes premises leading to a conclusion.
Argumentation — activity?
Exchanging reasons to support or challenge claims.
Indicator words — examples?
Therefore, thus, hence, consequently, as a result.
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