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.

Related Questions:

• What is a conclusion
• What is a premise

Related Topics:

• Critical thinking
• What is Critical Thinking

References

• Critical Thinking - Foundamentals of Good Reasoning | Israel X by edX