that represent propositions and their relations. For example, using the symbols for "Luis went to the dance", for "Bernadette went to the dance", and for "if ... then ...", the argument can be written as:

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Types

Philosophers discuss various types of premises, distinguished by their mode of expression, their role in arguments, and their content.

Explicit and implicit

Explicit premises are overtly stated in an argument. They are claims

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