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This document explains the concept of argument in critical thinking, including valid and invalid forms, strong and weak arguments, and different types of arguments. It helps students understand the basic language of critical thinking.
What's inside
- Definition of argument in critical thinking
- Types of arguments
- Relationship between premises and conclusions
- Importance of understanding arguments
- Different meanings of 'argument'
Who it is for: Students studying critical thinking. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Critical thinking involves understanding arguments. Arguments are sets of statements that support a conclusion. Students learn what arguments are and how to recognise them.
What Is an Argument
An argument is a set of propositions designed to convince someone of a claim. It includes a conclusion and at least one premise. The everyday meaning of 'argument' is not used here.
Definitions of Argument
Several philosophers define an argument. They all agree that an argument has premises and a conclusion. The premises support the conclusion.
Understanding Arguments
To understand arguments, students need to know what propositions and statements are. They also need to know the purpose of arguments and how premises relate to conclusions.
Avoiding Confusion
Students may confuse arguments with disputes or quarrels. An argument can have premises and a conclusion that the student agrees with.
Key terms
- Argument
- A set of statements that support a conclusion.
- Premise
- A reason that supports the conclusion in an argument.
- Conclusion
- The claim that an argument tries to establish.
- Proposition
- A statement that can be true or false.
- Valid arguments
- Arguments where the conclusion follows from the premises.
- Causal arguments
- Arguments that use cause-and-effect reasoning.
Questions this document helps with
- What makes an argument valid?
- How do premises support a conclusion?
- What is the difference between strong and weak arguments?
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