When you're learning about logical arguments, it's super important to know the difference between premises and conclusions. Let me break it down for you in simpler terms:

1. What They Are:

• Premises are the statements that give reasons to support a conclusion. You can think of them as the building blocks of an argument.
• Conclusions are what you want to prove or say is true based on those premises. They come from the support the premises provide.

2. The Role in Arguments:

• Premises act like evidence. For example, if I say, "All humans can die" (premise 1) and "Socrates is a human" (premise 2), these statements help build the case.
• The Conclusion is what we get from that reasoning: "So, Socrates can die." Here, the conclusion comes from the earlier premises.

3. Relationship:

• The premises need to connect well with the conclusion. If the premises are true and make sense, the conclusion is probably right too. But if the premises are weak or don’t really fit, the conclusion might not work.

4. Identifying in Arguments:

• You can often spot the conclusion in phrases like "therefore," "thus," or "hence." This is the result of the reasoning.
• Look for premises in statements that lead up to the conclusion. Words like "since," "because," or "given that" can signal premises.

5. Practical Example:

• Let’s say you want to show that studying philosophy is good for you. You might say:
  • Premise 1: Studying philosophy helps improve thinking skills.
  • Premise 2: Better thinking leads to making smarter choices.
  • Conclusion: So, studying philosophy is good for making wise decisions.

In short, while premises are like the supports of your argument, the conclusion is the main point. Understanding how this works helps you create your own arguments and also understand the arguments made by others!