Philosophy
Pierce College
Department of History, Philosophy, & Sociology
Writing Quiz
Arguments
An argument is composed of premises and a conclusion.
A premise is used as evidence to support a conclusion. Inasmuch, a premise gives a reason why a conclusion should be accepted. (In your essays, your premises support your thesis.)
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Q1) What is a premise?
A1)
Q2) What is a conclusion?
A2)