Orwell wrote:
Awesomelyglorious wrote:
It wouldn't be an argument though.
Yes it would.
Here is the relevant definition.
2. A course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating truth or falsehood. A fact or statement put forth as proof or evidence; a reason
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I do not think there is a definition that allows for no answer to actually be an argument, as it is not reasoning or fact or statement.