Talk:Argument (philosophy)

Starting this article

I have changed Larry's suggested rewording of the first paragraph only because it appeared to me to define "argument" as "good argument" (or something like it). I.e., Larry suggested a more economical and readable version that what I started with, but in so doing the result was a definition of 'argument' in which it was said that the the conclusion "is supported by" the other statements (the premises). But of course a principle aim of logic is to answer the question whether or not the premises do support the conclusion--hence my fudge by bringing in something like the "ordinary" intention that is present when premises are presented. Anyhow, this is just a start. A plan for the article includes examples of arguments, discussion of types of arguments, etc., peppered w/ links to other appropriate Citizendium content.--Joseph Bessie 21:01, 8 November 2007 (CST)

That's all right with me! Feel free to continue to tinker...choose "purported" or "intended"... --Larry Sanger 21:05, 8 November 2007 (CST)

Induction

Readers with a scientific background are apt to consider induction to mean inference from observations. Is that not worthy of a mention (it is easier to understand than the existing text)? - Nick Gardner 05:05, 6 February 2008 (CST)