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    It is not the case that The inability of an opponent to produce a better argument is not sufficient reason to accept the proponent's argument

    ?Set your confidence on the premises below to see your aggregate.

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    • 1.The ignorance in the ad ignorantiam argument is comparative — the opponent lacks better evidence, not all evidence
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    • 2.Having no better argument does not establish the truth of the proponent's position
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