Logic / Unit 1 Logic 023 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Enthymemes
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The idea
An enthymeme is an argument with an unstated premise or conclusion, left for the audience to supply.
In practice
"He's a politician, so he'll disappoint you." Missing premise: all politicians disappoint.
Where people slip
The missing piece is often where the argument is weakest — which is exactly why it's missing.
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