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argument

argument An argument is a piece of reasoning in which the connection between the supporting grounds and the conclusion is made explicit.

An argument is a piece of reasoning in which the connection between the supporting grounds and the conclusion is made explicit. Historically, the term could also mean a particular ground for a conclusion, including what was treated as the middle term in a syllogism.

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Drafting source: Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, 1901. 1901 New York Macmillan original; archive index checked 2026-10-18. “Argument” (Argument).
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