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What an Argument Is

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An argument is a set of statements in which some—the premises—are claimed to support another—the conclusion.

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"Rent takes half my income. My income is fixed. So I need a cheaper apartment." Two premises, one conclusion.

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In philosophy, an argument is not a quarrel. A calm sentence can hold one; a shouting match can hold none.