What is an argument?
The course Critical Thinking - Foundamentals of Good Reasoning defines arguments as a collections of declarations that may be true or false, one of which is the conclusion that is derived by other arguments called premises.
For example a conclusion can be: Regular exercise promotes physical health
The premises that support this conclusion can be:
- Regular exercise increases cardiovascular fitness
- Regular exercise strengthens muscles and bones
- *Regular exercise improves mental health by reducing stress and anxiety
- *High cardiovascular fitness, strong muscles and bones and low level of stress and anxiety promote physical health.
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- Critical Thinking - Foundamentals of Good Reasoning | Israel X by edX