Critical thinking

This topic shows you how to think critically, find hidden contexts and read between the lines

Structure of the argument - Premises and conclusion

To understand argumentations, we must understand its formula, to be able to divide argument to its core.

(1) premise + (2) premise = (3) conclusion

Example:

By buying products with certification of Fair Trade you will contribute to education of farmers’ kids, what will increase their chances for better life in future.

Premise (1): By buying Fair Trade products you contribute to education of farmers’ kids.
Premise (2): Education increases chances for better life in the future.

Conclusion (3): We increase chances of farmers’ kids for better life in future by buying Fair Trade products.