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.) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

Name:

Q1) What is a premise? 

A1)

 

Q2) What is a conclusion?

A2)