argumentationskedja
Argumentationskedja, or argument chain, is a structured sequence of claims and evidence intended to establish a conclusion. It typically begins with a main claim and proceeds through a series of premises that justify each next step, possibly including sub-arguments and counterarguments. The purpose is to show that the conclusion follows from the accumulated reasons in a coherent, acceptable manner.
Core elements include the conclusion, premises, warrants (the links that connect a premise to the conclusion),
Evaluation and pitfalls: Analysts assess chain validity (whether the conclusion logically follows from premises), soundness (truth
Applications: Argumentationskedja is central in academic writing, critical thinking, and debate. It is also used in
Example: Premise: All humans are mortal. Premise: Socrates is a human. Therefore: Socrates is mortal. In practice,