Question

Suppose that an argument's conclusion is supported by a single statement, which is in turn supported by another statement, which itself has yet another statement supporting it. Which argument pattern would best represent this reasoning pattern?

Answer 1

Answer: The argument pattern that would best represent this reasoning pattern is called Complex Argument Pattern

Explanation:

When an argument has its main conclusion (A) to be directly supported by (B), and (B) is in turn supported by (C), it indicates a complex argument structure or pattern. Since statement (B) is acting as a premise for the statement (A) but happens to be the conclusion of statement (C), then (B) is seen as an intermediate conclusion.

Complex Argument like this are best written in a simple form called standard form.