PHLB05H3 Lecture : good argument
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Acceptable is basically something that is not controversial. Science liberates the human spirit, while religion enslaves it. There needs to be another argument that supports the premise. You can have it as long as it has a supporting argument that has cogent premises. If a cogent sub-argument exists elsewhere, it is acceptable to cite it. It is also acceptable to cite someone else"s cogent argument. Highly dangerous because some people have not read what you have read. Argument as arm wrestling, not as finding the truth. But it is important to remember the argument and to take note that this is not an argument from authority. If they still want to back up some more, either explain the cogent argument or just tell them to read the reference. Premises that are true as a matter definition. With this, sometimes you will need to do some clarification of the definitions themselves. You should be clear of what you mean by something.