La prémisse
Example: La prémisse de cet argument semble logique et convaincante.
Definition
"La prémisse" in philosophy refers to a statement or proposition that serves as the basis for an argument or reasoning. It is the starting point from which conclusions are drawn, such as in the phrase: 'La prémisse de cet argument semble logique et convaincante.'
Etymology
The word "la prémisse" comes from the Latin 'praemissa,' meaning 'placed before.' Did you know that in logic and philosophy, premises are literally the ideas placed before the conclusion, guiding the reasoning process? The term entered French through medieval scholastic philosophy.
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