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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. | 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. | ||
| − | An argument may be {{l/sub|attack}}ed or | + | An argument may be {{l/sub|attack}}ed or [[/defense|defended]] by others. |
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
[[refers to::Monty Python]] (from [[youtube:kQFKtI6gn9Y|this sketch]]): | [[refers to::Monty Python]] (from [[youtube:kQFKtI6gn9Y|this sketch]]): | ||
Revision as of 23:14, 8 May 2016
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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.