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    The Abortion Debate

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    Abstract The history of the abortion debate has continued for decades. In today’s society the topic is very demanding and controversial. Prolifer’s as the name proceeds‚ frame the debate as the right to life for the baby. Individuals who are for Pro-choice may or may not address whether the fetus is in fact a life‚ and frame the debate in terms of woman having the right to choose what’s best for their bodies without worrying about the government getting involved. In the following paper I

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    Straw Man Fallacy Essay

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    3.3 QUIZ In the appeal to force‚ the arguer physically attacks the listener. F In the fallacy of accident‚ a general rule is applied to a specific case where it does not fit. T If an arguer attempts to discredit court room testimony or a promise by pointing out that the witness or the person making the promise is a liar‚ then the arguer commits an argumentum ad hominem (argument against the person) fallacy. T (calling someone a liar without evidence is abusive) In the argumentum ad hominem circumstantial

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    Virginia Debate

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    The following selections are from the ratification debates in Virginia during June 1788. Jonathan Elliott‚ 3 Debates in the Several State Conventions on the Federal Constitution as Recommended by the Convention at Philadelphia in 1787 (2d rev. 137 1891) George Mason (June 1788‚ 32) “There is one thing in it which I conceive to be extremely dangerous. Gentlemen may talk of public virtue and confidence; we shall be told that the House of Representatives will consist of the most virtuous men on

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    concept that will be thoroughly analyzed and discussed is the gambler’s fallacy‚ and how it corresponds with the study conducted by Roney and Trick (2003). As stated by in the textbook‚ “The gambler’s fallacy is the belief that if an event has not occurred for a while‚ then it is more likely‚ by the “law of averages‚” to occur in the near future” (Anderson‚ 2015‚ p.269). Therefore‚ an individual subjected to the gambler’s fallacy will believe that the next coin toss will land on heads if the previous

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    Intentionaly Debate

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    This is an essay with the topic of the Intentionality Debate. “Is all the behavior communication?” In my point of view in this debate‚ I stand a vote for Gerald Miller and Mark Steinberg (1975)‚ which was the opposite side of the Palo Alto team. I will use two examples to show that not all the behavior is communication between people. At the end of this essay‚ I will also show that my conclusion of this debate. There is no communication when no people is “intentionally”

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    Ad Debate

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    9/2/13 Debate Reflection “Critics claim that advertisement is propaganda‚ while advocates counter that advertising foster free trade and promotes prosperity.” On August 31st‚ the debate that advertisement is more destructive in today’s society than it is advantageous took place. My partner‚ Kayla‚ and I took the affirmative position that advertising is damaging‚ while our opponents‚ Katie and Kiersten‚ took the negative claim that advertising is necessary and prosperous. Opening the debate‚ the

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    Vaccination Debate

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    The Vaccination Debate “Some of the first types of vaccinations showed up in the 900s C.E.” Chinese healers started to invent the idea of immunity to diseases. From there‚ our technology and knowledge of disease have just skyrocketed. Vaccinations help save millions of lives. Vaccinations keep diseases from having an outbreak‚ they can eradicate diseases such as smallpox and are not scientifically linked to autism. Certain vaccinations should be required at a certain age‚ unless for a medical reason

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    and by doing so we can think critically without our bias ideas or opinions in a situation. * What are fallacies? How are fallacies used in written‚ oral‚ and visual arguments? What might you do to avoid fallacies in your thinking? Fallacies are defined as a mistaken belief and based on an illogical argument. Fallacies are used in many things such as what we see or hear. Fallacies are glorified fabrications of the truth. They are used in writing to get the reader focused on the topic without

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    The Malala Debate

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    The Malala debate There is a groundswell of sympathy for Malala and also a strong demand for the Pakistani state to do something about the issue. Much of the discontent is directed toward the Pakistani Taliban‚ the extremist group that has claimed responsibility for the shooting and declared it has vowed to kill Malala if she recovers from her injuries. Also‚ it has issued fresh threats to another girl Hina Khan of Islamabad who is also known for her female rights activism and pro education stance

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    The Debate of Hunting

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    The Debate of Hunting Leonardo Chavez com220 September‚ 12‚ 2010 Matt Ray The Debate of Hunting Even though hunting should not be a sport‚ hunting helps maintain a healthy herd and promotes land‚ wildlife conservation. Because without hunting herds will over populate and become sick from starvation or spread disease. Hunters are a major supporter and play a big part in wildlife management. People for many years have debated about‚ hunting as a sport‚ or if it is only a means of people

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