This was the Academics' contribution to argument on both sides of the question, meant to assist the search for truth, not to deliver the truth by itself (cf. Cicero, Acad. 2.7. 60, 76; N.D. 1.11).
The confirmatory form of the probabilistic argument is more modest; it aims to show that there is a considerable contribution to the argument for M arising from the facts indicated.
It is likely, therefore, that this latest contribution to the argument in favour of change will stir up significant debate in Germany's federal and state science ministries.
If you want to make an intelligent contribution to this argument, you need to learn at least some genetics.
The second vital contribution to the argument is the revelation that so far the switch to renewables has had no effect on global carbon emissions, which are increasing by about 3% a year.
Right or wrong, it was a contribution to the argument from someone who is more informed on military matters than most of us, but did it make a blind bit of difference to the tone of popular execration?
I don't claim they make a heavy contribution to the argument for one side or the other, but, if I've done my job well enough, I hope they will remain entertaining and relevant beyond this moment.
It is a lively contribution to an ancient argument of the faculties of Arts and Science.
Ms. Shane and Ms. Wilson honestly present the views of supporters of legal abortion, making their film a valuable contribution to a public argument that is unlikely to end anytime soon.
The problem with Cameron, Clegg, Brown and Miliband's stories is that often they aren't a contribution to the main argument but an attempt to convince the audience that these are great guys, men of the people, on our level.
"After Tiller" is impressive because it honestly presents the views of supporters of legal abortion, and is thus a valuable contribution to a public argument that is unlikely to end anytime soon.
