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What are the 4 Toulmin Model assumptions? (Just Understand)

A) Premises, conclusions, validity, reasoning
B) Claims, evidence, reasoning, rebuttals
C) Assumptions, evidence, logic, conclusions
D) Evidence, counterarguments, validity, premises

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The 4 Toulmin Model assumptions are that premises can be false or questionable, inadequate to support the conclusion, alternative arguments may exist with equal or greater support, and avoiding circular reasoning.

Step-by-step explanation:

The 4 Toulmin Model assumptions are:

  1. Premises are false or questionable.
  2. Premises are inadequate to support the conclusion.
  3. Alternative arguments exist with equal or greater support.
  4. Premises contain the conclusion - Circular Reasoning.

Toulmin Model assumes that premises can be false or questionable, can be inadequate to support the conclusion, and that alternative arguments can exist with equal or greater support. It also emphasizes the importance of avoiding circular reasoning.

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