Terminology

Terminology

1. 1) Proposition/Statement

   • A sentence or part of a sentence that says something about world.
     • Statements are typically true/false.

2. 2) Premise

   • Proposition that tries to provide support for the rational acceptance of an argument.

3. 3) Conclusion

   • Proposition that is affirmed based on other propositions in an argument.

4. 4) Argument

   • A group of propositions, some of which are presented as rational grounds for the acceptance of others.

5. 5) Inference

   • A relation of logical support that holds between propositions.