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Sound»soundness In argument this refers to a well-formed argument in which all of the reasons offered in support of the conclusion are true.
Well-formed argument An argument in which the conclusion given does follow from the reasons provided, this involves either a valid argument or one which is cogent or inductively strong, that is, the reasons provided are good reasons such that if the reasons are true, the conclusion is probably true.
Sound More generally: sensible – based upon or in accordance with fact, good sense, or competent reasoning; also, that which is reliable, for example, sound judgement, also, free from error or fallacy; of the quality of being free from damage or defect – unimpaired.
Unsound argument An argument which is either invalid or involves one or more false premises. (see also: reasoning, reasonableness, critical thinking)
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