Which of the following should any good argument do?
A) merely provide some evidence for a conclusion
B) provide irrelevant evidence for a conclusion
C) provide sufficient evidence for a conclusion
D) guarantee the truth of its premises

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Any argument should provide relevant evidence for a conclusion that is sufficient to make believing that conclusion rational. An argument may provide some evidence for a conclusion without providing enough evidence to warrant believing a conclusion. In such a case, an argument has failed its purpose. On the other hand, not all arguments need to guarantee the truth of their conclusion. While this would be ideal, an argument has served its function if it provides sufficient reason to believe its conclusion.

Which of the Following Should Any Good Argument Do