Philosophy 101~ Premise & Conclusion indicators

what is a conclusion?

A statement or judgement that follows from one or more reasons. A conclusion is the point the author tries to prove by using another statement. "What is the author driving at? What does the author want me to believe? What point follows from the others?"

"for"

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"in light of the fact that"

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"since"

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"the reason that"

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what is a premise?

A fact, proposition, or statement from which a conclusion is made. A premise gives a reason why something should be believed. "What reasons has the author used to persuade me? Why should I believe this argument? What evidence exists?"

"accordingly"

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"consequently"

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"hence"

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"implies that"

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"it follows that"

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"so"

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"therefore"

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"thus"

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"we may infer that"

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"which proves that"

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"because"

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"after all"

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"as"

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"based on the fact that"

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