A good argument in philosophy is one that makes sense and helps you see things clearly. Imagine you're trying to decide whether to take a cookie from the jar. If someone says, 'You should take the cookie because it’s delicious,' that's a simple reason. But if they say, 'You should take the cookie because taking it will make your day better,' that’s a stronger argument, it gives more reasons why you’d feel good afterward.
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- If you want to be the best at soccer, then you should practice every day. You practice every day, so you must be the best at soccer.
- All birds can fly. A penguin is a bird. Therefore, penguins can fly.
- You are tired because it's late. It’s late now, so you must be tired.
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See also
- What Makes a Question 'Unanswerable'?
- How Do People Decide What to Believe?
- Why Do People Like ‘Riddles’ and Puzzles?
- Why Do Some People See Ghosts and Others Don't?
- What Is the Meaning of Life?
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