Premises and Conclusions in Arguments Flashcards

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Premises are the foundational reasons or evidence supporting a conclusion within an argument. For instance, in the statement, “Since inflation is rising rapidly, and because we are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible, it follows that we need to institute a new economic policy,” the premises are “Inflation is rising rapidly” and “We are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible,” which support the conclusion, “We need to institute a new economic policy.” Recognizing premises involves identifying the reasons given, while conclusions are the statements that the premises aim to support or establish. Critical evaluation involves checking whether premises are true, relevant, and sufficient to justify the conclusion, ensuring that the argument is logically sound and persuasive.

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