argumentoms
Argumentoms are a proposed unit of analysis in argumentation theory, described as the smallest coherent portion of an argument that expresses a claim accompanied by its justification or support. The concept treats an argumentom as a self-contained minimal building block, similar in spirit to an atom in chemistry, from which more complex arguments can be constructed by combining multiple argumentoms.
A typical argumentom centers on a claim, with accompanying data or evidence and a warrant or justification
In practice, argumentoms are used in theoretical and applied contexts to analyze discourse, teach critical thinking,
Critics note that determining the boundaries of an argumentom can be subjective, since real-world arguments often