Analysis Of Unnatural Selections By Barry Schwartz
Throughout the article “Unnatural Selections” written by Barry Schwartz, the author uses several different persuasive writing strategies, such as using supporting evidence, logical reasoning, and persuasive elements to try to make the reader aware of different default options.
The author makes several claims throughout his article and then uses proven facts to support them. On page 10, he claims that more than 90% of Europeans are organ donors. He then explains “The reverse is true in Europe, where you are an organ donor unless you expressly indicate that you don’t want to be” (10).
The author understands that in order to persuade the reader to see his point of view, he needs to connect and relate to them. He states his opinion and uses specific
word choice to convince the reader that he is concerned about their health. “Default options should be selected thoughtfully, not carelessly, and should aim to enhance the well-being of affected parties” (12).
The author also develops several ideas and attempts to connect the claims with evidence. He reasons that people just assume the default option is the advised choice. “Most infer that the default option is the recommended one” (11). He connected the idea that the default option is the one most people select because they do not know the actual recommended choice.
In conclusion, I believe the author of this article did a great job at trying to persuade the reader. He used several examples, all of which had actual facts that supported his claim and made it easy to relate to him and his reasoning.
The author makes several claims throughout his article and then uses proven facts to support them. On page 10, he claims that more than 90% of Europeans are organ donors. He then explains “The reverse is true in Europe, where you are an organ donor unless you expressly indicate that you don’t want to be” (10).
The author understands that in order to persuade the reader to see his point of view, he needs to connect and relate to them. He states his opinion and uses specific
word choice to convince the reader that he is concerned about their health. “Default options should be selected thoughtfully, not carelessly, and should aim to enhance the well-being of affected parties” (12).
The author also develops several ideas and attempts to connect the claims with evidence. He reasons that people just assume the default option is the advised choice. “Most infer that the default option is the recommended one” (11). He connected the idea that the default option is the one most people select because they do not know the actual recommended choice.
In conclusion, I believe the author of this article did a great job at trying to persuade the reader. He used several examples, all of which had actual facts that supported his claim and made it easy to relate to him and his reasoning.