What is an argument? What is the difference between a deductive and an inductive argument? When is an argument valid?
An argument refers to set of statements consisting of premises that lead to deductions. Arguments are often presented in the form statements aimed at reading a particular conclusion. The premises of the arguments tend to act as a guide towards making a conclusion about the argument. A deductive argument is a proposition by the arguer meant to assert the validity of the conclusion. The intent is to provide the guarantee that a particular assertion is true. Inductive argument refers to the arguments in which the truth asserted by the premises does not guarantee the truth of conclusions. However, they ...