What is the difference between an opinion and an argument?

Answer 1

An opinion, whether it is grounded in fact or completely unsupportable, is an idea that an individual or group holds to be true. An opinion does not necessarily have to be supportable or based on anything but one's own personal feelings, or what one has been taught.

An argument is an assertion or claim that is supported with concrete, real-world evidence. Many people confuse or lump the two terms because they cannot recognize the difference between evidence and reasons. In this case, reasons are typically associated with 'feelings' or commonly accepted ideals, while evidence is associated with measurable, objective truths or realities. While arguments may not always be ''right'' or true, they must at least be supported by some kind of external evidence.

Many people are unable to distinguish the difference between reasons and evidence because their own personal bias clouds the distinction between the subjective and the objective.

Answer 2

An opinion is a personal belief or viewpoint, while an argument is a logical reasoning or explanation to support a claim or point of view. Opinions are subjective and based on personal feelings, while arguments present evidence or reasoning to convince others of a certain perspective.