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  1. What Is an Argument? - ThoughtCo

    Apr 30, 2025 · Unfortunately, most arguments aren’t presented in such a logical and clear manner as the above examples, making them difficult to decipher sometimes. But every argument …

  2. Definition and Examples of Valid Arguments - ThoughtCo

    May 8, 2025 · Validity is the principle that if all the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true. Also known as formal validity and valid argument.

  3. Common Arguments for and Against Abortion - ThoughtCo

    May 2, 2025 · Many points come up in the abortion debate. Here's a look at abortion from both sides: 10 arguments for abortion and 10 arguments against abortion, for a total of 20 …

  4. Definitions and Examples of Argument in Rhetoric - ThoughtCo

    Feb 17, 2019 · In rhetoric, an argument is a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating truth or falsehood and is considered a traditional mode of discourse.

  5. Common Pro-Death Penalty Arguments - ThoughtCo

    Jan 19, 2020 · According to a 2017 Gallup Poll, 55 percent of Americans support the death penalty. Here are some reasons why. But is this really justice?

  6. United States v. Jones: Supreme Court Case, Arguments, Impact

    Jan 31, 2020 · In United States v. Jones (2012), the Supreme Court ruled that placing a GPS tracker on a vehicle constitutes a search under the Fourth Amendment.

  7. Lawrence v. Texas: Supreme Court Case, Arguments, Impact

    Dec 13, 2019 · In Lawrence v. Texas (2003) the U.S Supreme Court struck down laws aimed at prohibiting consensual sex between same-sex partners.

  8. Strickland v. Washington: Supreme Court Case, Arguments, Impact …

    Oct 5, 2019 · In Strickland v. Washington (1986), the U.S. Supreme Court set standards for deciding whether attorney ineffectiveness violates the Sixth Amendment.

  9. Buckley v. Valeo: Supreme Court Case, Arguments, Impact

    Dec 13, 2019 · In Buckley v. Valeo (1976) the Supreme Court ruled that some limits on campaign contributions and expenditure were unconstitutional.

  10. Nature Versus Nurture - ThoughtCo

    Aug 14, 2019 · New genetics studies continue to re-open the nature vs. nurture debate. Explore scientific studies and viewpoints supporting each side.