What is the name or term for an argument with an unstated premises?
What is the name or term for an argument with an unstated premise?
The correct answer:
Enthymeme
An enthymeme is an argument with an unstated premise or conclusion.
Example:
1. If it snows, then it’s cold
2. If it’s cold, Paul is at home
3. Hence, Paul is at home.
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