PHI-2100 Lecture 1: PHI 2100 Chapter 1 Miller
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Arguments can be formed by anyone as a form of persuasion (people like politicians, religious leaders, professors) Sherlock: he is arguing for a particular conclusion, and he offers reasons for this conclusion that follows rules. Conclusion: the man was murdered; not a suicide. An argument is the basic unit of reasoning. It is a connected series of statements or propositions (premises) that are intended to give a reason of some kind for another statement or proposition (conclusion) Assertion is simply a claim or statement. But should provide good reasons to make it rational for others to believe you. Not all arguments are aimed at persuading someone else. Might try to make an argument to justify a belief that you hold or convince yourself of some conclusion. Arguments are made up of statements (propositions) In order to identify, look for indicator words and phrases. Premise indicators: because, since for, given that, assuming that, it follows then, etc.
