argument

Attempt to persuade or to determine the truth of a conclusion

EntityQ186619

Also known as logical argument

Subclass of: discourse
, message

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An argument is one or more premises—sentences, statements, or propositions—directed towards arriving at a logical conclusion. The purpose of an argument is to give reasons for one's thinking and understanding via justification, explanation, or persuasion. As a series of logical steps, arguments are intended to determine or show the degree of truth or acceptability of a logical conclusion.

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36 statements · 19% with external sources · numbers in brackets are citations

Has goal: persuasion
Has characteristic: validity
Different from: Argument
Members / parts: claim
Said to be the same as: Q12359534

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