Originally posted by mikelomI like to think of "reasonable" as "reason-able". If I want to say some premise is reasonable, I think, can I show the reasoning that leads to it. Can I show that it is reason-able.
Reasonable assumption is your own based on experience - outside of that we depend on imagination - dangerous stuff!
-m.
Originally posted by wolfgang59I get your point. My point is that often we want someone to accept something we say. It is a premise unless we present the reasoning that makes it a conclusion. That makes it a reasonable premise for further reasoning.
Using reasoning to establish a premise?
Surely the other way round!
Originally posted by JS357A premise? That depends upon what you are trying to enforce, or re-enforce, and the timing which comes with it. Invoking a rationalisation, as you see it as raitionale, may well not be rational to anon. ; especially if you haven't considered cultural differences, or perspectives.
I get your point. My point is that often we want someone to accept something we say. It is a premise unless we present the reasoning that makes it a conclusion. That makes it a reasonable premise for further reasoning.
I did open the OP with respect to reasonable assumptions based heavily upon experience. Assumptions include a presence of a deity to some, of course. 😉
-m.
