Argument

Question 1

Argument

Answer 1

a set of propositions that consists of premises intended to provide reasons for accepting a conclusion.

Question 2

Inference

Answer 2

the process whereby one proposition (the conclusion) is arrived at on the basis of other propositions (the premises).

Question 3

Rational persuation

Answer 3

the proponent of a proposition P rationally persuades the opponent to accept P if the proponent causes the opponent to believe P by putting forward cogent arguments or good reasons on its behalf.

Question 4

Premises

Answer 4

a subset of propositions.

Question 5

Conclusion

Answer 5

a doubtful, questionable or unsettled proposition.