An implicit premise is a premise that:A) plays no useful role in an argumentB) we can be certain is trueC) we can be certain is falseD) is borrowed from an opponent's own argumentE) is assumed but not stated

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Sinahi Chavez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : E, Explanation :  An implicit premise is an unspoken assumption that is necessary for an argument to be logically valid. It is not stated outright but is implied to make the argument work. Therefore, option E is the correct answer.

An implicit premise is a premise that:

A) plays no useful role in an argument
B) we can be certain is true
C) we can be certain is false
D) is borrowed from an opponent's own argument
E) is assumed but not stated

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