Whats the difference between debate and argument? An argument is statement of facts and inferences drawn from those facts Perhaps my intended meaning can be better specified as making an argument to distinguish it from the more popular connotation of having an argument That still leaves me prejudiced about debate, however, since I still see wooing an audience as the primary desideratum
A phrase word for a Logical Jump in argument There's a problem with using "technical" argument terms (non sequitor, etc) in that they have specific meanings What you are saying is specifically that at that step in the chain of the argument, the person took an illogical leap, because that step does not in fact follow from the previous step, due to such-and-such reasons
What is the origin formal definitions of the phrase pros and cons . . . An argument or consideration in favour of something; reasoning in support of a proposition, thesis, etc Chiefly in pros and cons (also pros and contras): reasons or arguments for and against something, advantages and disadvantages Occas also pro and contra (also pro and con): argument, debate And the etymology of 'pro'
terminology - Inherency as used in policy debate - English Language . . . "Status Quo solves" - an argument by the negative showing that processes currently at work in the status quo will likely solve the problem without adoption of the resolution, thus, showing a lack of inherency in the affirmative's claim Ngram shows that that usage of this term has been in place in the last couple of centuries
pejorative language - Word for someone seeming deep and intelligent . . . (Philosophy) a a method of argument that is seemingly plausible though actually invalid and misleading b the art of using such arguments; subtle but unsound or fallacious reasoning; an instance of this; sophism; sophism n (Philosophy) an instance of sophistry Compare paralogism
grammaticality - Whether or not vs. whether - English Language . . . It's worth pointing out that, etymologically speaking, the roots of whether are which either of two It's inherently a "binary choice" word, so whereas "I don't know whether it be fish or fowl" is fine, "I don't know whether it be fish or fowl or good red herring" isn't really grammatical
Is fair enough the same as OK? - English Language Usage Stack . . . 'fair enough' means a (non-confrontational) argument-disagreement is being conducted, and you are conceding a point (which is affirmatory) "How are you feeling?" "OK " "I'm not broke " "You did overdraw your account" "Fair enough" Switching the two would not work in either case