Objection (argument)
Encyclopedia
In informal logic
an objection (also called expostulation or refutation), is a reason arguing
against a premise
, lemma
or main contention. An objection to an objection is known as a rebuttal
.
Informal logic
Informal logic, intuitively, refers to the principles of logic and logical thought outside of a formal setting. However, perhaps because of the informal in the title, the precise definition of informal logic is matters of some dispute. Ralph H. Johnson and J...
an objection (also called expostulation or refutation), is a reason arguing
Argument
In philosophy and logic, an argument is an attempt to persuade someone of something, or give evidence or reasons for accepting a particular conclusion.Argument may also refer to:-Mathematics and computer science:...
against a premise
Premise
Premise can refer to:* Premise, a claim that is a reason for, or an objection against, some other claim as part of an argument...
, lemma
Lemma (logic)
In informal logic and argument mapping, a lemma is simultaneously a contention for premises below it and a premise for a contention above it....
or main contention. An objection to an objection is known as a rebuttal
Counterargument
In reasoning and argument mapping, a counterargument, also known as a rebuttal, is an objection to an objection. A counterargument can be used to rebut an objection to a premise, a main contention or a lemma...
.
See also
- Argumentation theoryArgumentation theoryArgumentation theory, or argumentation, is the interdisciplinary study of how humans should, can, and do reach conclusions through logical reasoning, that is, claims based, soundly or not, on premises. It includes the arts and sciences of civil debate, dialogue, conversation, and persuasion...
- Argument map
- Inference objectionInference objectionIn informal logic, an inference objection is an objection to an argument based not on any of its stated premises, but rather on the relationship between premise and contention. For a given simple argument, if the assumption is made that its premises are correct, fault may be found in the...