SSH 105 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Artistic Merit, Descriptive Knowledge, Philosophical Skepticism

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Statement/claim: is an assertion that something is or is not the case. Proposition: is a thought or idea behind assertion or statement that is made. Premise: is a statement that is made to support a conclusion. Conclusion: is a statement that is held to be supported by one or more premises e. g. canada is a multi-cultural place it is a free country premise. Canada is a great place to live conclusion. Argument: is a set of statement where the conclusion is supported by the premises. Inference: is a process of reasoning from a premise or premises to a conclusion based on the premises. Critical thinking: is the systematic analysis or formulation of argument by rational statements. Rhetorical power: when a person can convince people of what he or she says. Rational strength: when it provides a good reason to believe its conclusion even if it doesn"t always persuade people.