Philosophy A-Level
Argument versus assertion and rhetoric
What Argument versus assertion and rhetoric means in Philosophy A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Argument versus assertion and rhetoric
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An argument needs explicit inferential support, not just strong wording, so persuasive or opinionated text is not automatically an argument.
Topics that use Argument versus assertion and rhetoric
- Subject content: Language of argumentation (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Argument from analogy
- Circularity
- Embedded arguments within longer texts
- hypothetical reasoning
- Inference indicator words
- Main conclusions and sub-conclusions
- Ockham’s Razor
- Premises and assumptions
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