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==About==
 
==About==
In a [[debate]], an [[argument]] is a set of assertions that logically draw a [[/conclusion|conclusion]] from a set of [[/premise|premise]]s.
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In a [[debate]], an [[argument]] is a set of assertions that logically draw a {{l/sub|conclusion}} from a set of {{l/sub|premise}}s.
  
The only valid {{l/sub|attack}} on an argument is one which shows flaws in either the {{l/sub|premise}}s or the {{l/sub|logic}} connecting those premises to the argument's {{l/sub|conclusion}}.
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An argument may be {{l/sub|attack}}ed or [[/defense|defended]] by others.
 
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Latest revision as of 11:12, 12 December 2016

About

In a debate, an argument is a set of assertions that logically draw a conclusion from a set of premises.

An argument may be attacked or defended by others.

Quotes

Monty Python (from this sketch):

An argument is a connected series of statements to establish a definite proposition.

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