MODR 1730 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Verbosity
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Consists two or more claims, statements, propositions > either true or false. A claim or statement supported by other claims or statements. A statement for which evidence or support can be given. Reason: because there is fire on the mountain. Logical connection: where there is smoke, there is fire. Application: where in a kitchen, there is a smoke, there is a fire. Conclusion: therefore there is smoke on the mountain. You proved the conclusion through the steps > inference. You have to actually see that the mountain is involve. What it is that you are trying to convince someone of. The statement that you are trying to prove by inferring it from other statements statements. One of which (the premise) is offered as a reason for the other (the conclusion) The conclusion is controversial or in need of justification. All canadians residents are entitled to health care whether they can afford it or not.