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CTT 2022
Critical Thinking Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ELABORATION | to expand on a statement in detail |
| EVIDENCE | facts or information indicating whether a proposition is valid |
| OPPOSING ARGUMENT | an argument that does not support the proposition |
| COUNTER ARGUMENT | an argument that is used in opposition to another argument |
| PROPOSITION | a statement that expresses a judgement or opinion |
| VALIDITY | an argument where the conclusion necessarily follows from the premises |
| SOUNDNESS | an argument is one that is not only valid, but begins with premises that are actually true |