Premises

an argument in which it is thought that the premises provide a guarantee of the truth of the conclusion.

• deductive

• inductive

• sound

• valid

When the argument may not be fully expressed. can be assumed. Sometimes can be problematic especially if two parties are making different assumptions.

• unstated premise

• understanding premise

• undulating premise

• undeserved premise

What is a premise?

• a conclusion together with the premises that support it

• a reason offered as support for another claim

• the claim being supported by a premise

• a statement designed to show why something is true

What is the definition of "Premise"?

• Phrases that demonstrate a relationship between premises and conclusions

• Observations that support the truth of a premise

• Logical building blocks for an argument

• An unsupported conclusion that might be disagreed about

Which definition most closely matches the concept of a "formal argument?"

• Using examples when arguing

• Arguing with the intent of defending a position

• An argument with a conclusion supported by premises

• Arguing in a formal setting

In a logical argument, what role does a premise play?

• A) It provides evidence to support a conclusion

• B) It is the conclusion itself

• C) It contradicts the conclusion

• D) It is irrelevant to the argument

Which of the following best describes a 'hidden premise'?

• A) A premise that is not explicitly stated but assumed

• B) A premise that is clearly stated

• C) A premise that is irrelevant

• D) A premise that is false

Identify the premise in the following statement: 'All humans are mortal. Socrates is a human. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.'

• A) All humans are mortal

• B) Socrates is mortal

• C) Therefore, Socrates is mortal

• D) Socrates is a philosopher

What is the difference between a premise and a conclusion?

• A) A premise supports a conclusion

• B) A conclusion supports a premise

• C) They are the same

• D) A premise contradicts a conclusion

Which of the following is an example of a premise indicator?

• A) Because

• B) Therefore

• C) However

• D) Nonetheless