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Difference Between Premise and Conclusion
Difference Between Premise and Conclusion
An argument is seen more clearly if it is written out in argument form. In this format, the premises are listed first, followed by
a solid line separating them from the conclusion, listed at the bottom. Each statement is numbered and the form is as
follows:
The president, being human, is mortal, as all human beings are mortal.
Premise 1
All human beings are mortals.
Premise 2
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Conclusion
Therefore, the president is mortal.
God does not exist because if he did there would be no suffering and evil in the world; but
obviously suffering and evil do exist. Thus, there is not God.
Premise 1
If God existed there would be no suffering and evil in the world.
Premise 2
-----------Conclusion