The act of forming reasons, making inductions, drawing conclusions, and applying them to the case in discussion; the operation of inferring propositions, not known or admitted as true, from facts or principles known, admitted, or proved to be true.
a type of discourse in speech or writing that develops or debates a topic in a logical or persuasive way. Cp. description.
The verbal expression of a mediate inference.
The uniquely human use of reasoning to communicate.
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"
the methodical process of logical reasoning; "I can't follow your line of reasoning"
a three-part system composed of a premise-set, a conclusion, and a chain of reasoning
A speech or writing intended to convince by establishing truth. Most argumentation begins with a statement of an idea or opinion, which is then supported with logical evidence. Another technique of argumentation is the anticipation and rebuttal of opposing views. See Persuasion, Persuasive writing
A decision making procedure based on constructing logical arguments for and against a number of available choices, assessing their relative merits and weighing their relative strengths.
is an appeal predominantly to logic and reason. It deals with complex issues that can be debated. Attitude
