Fallacious Arguments in the Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence is among the most profoundly interpreted and fiercely discussed documents in modern history. Most likely because of its rhetorical style and numerous fallacious arguments that are found. The colonists’ use of persuasion to influence by using repetition to achieve their means. The Declaration of Independence is what 56 colonists saw as a logical course of action. What you must ask yourself is: What was considered
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can’t be concluded that they always do the right thing. Secondly‚ even if the first claim that Puritans always end up doing the right thing is correct‚ there is no proof that the students at Monroe College are Puritans. In fact there is an argumentum ad hominum fallacy involved with the claim that since “many loyal Monroe students indulge in this [cheating] is evidence that it can’t be wrong” (A Letter to the Editor). The case made makes little sense‚ just because many students are involved in cheating
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and weaknesses. Show in every paper what evidence is used or misused. Is the evidence reliable? Is it being used correctly? Distorted? Manipulated? Describe the tactics each author is using to convince you! Learn to recognize Ad hominem arguments for example (See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad_hominem for a good explanation). We’ll start with these. I’ll add more
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1.1 General Setting up a new network at a new office will require the purchase of new workstations‚ installing a new server‚ or implementing network security and virus protection systems network wide. LC Comm primary goal is to translate the technology needs of your building into an industry standard solution that produces clear‚ tangible results for the business. It is also my goal to educate and help you understand some of the more technical aspects of your network upgrade by putting it into
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use issues. For example‚ Community Planning Groups such as Old Town San Diego‚ Barrio Logan‚ and Carmel Valley. In addition‚ from time-to-time City Councils appoint ad hoc committees to discuss a specific community topic. For instance‚ to work through a “pro growth-no growth” conflict or to get citizen’s input on a “park design.” Ad hoc groups are usually short term: customarily six months to a year‚ after which they
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Associate Level Material Open-Book Philosophy Quiz After reading this week’s required readings‚ take this open-book philosophy quiz. Answer the following questions in paragraph form. This is a short-answer worksheet‚ not an essay composition. 1. What is philosophy? Include a brief description of the different branches of philosophy Philosophy is the pursuit of knowledge or wisdom generally topic specific. Philosophers aim to answer three main questions which have become the three
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intelligence. When Saunders described Sea Oaks‚ the apartments where they live‚ it was very easy to picture and realize exactly how unsafe it was. Without telling readers it was a very poor neighborhood he portrayed it vividly by saying‚ “There’s an ad hoc crack house in the laundry room and last week Min found some brass knuckles in the kiddie pool.” “Then he announces Shirts Off. We take off our flightjackets and fold them up. We take off our shirts and fold them up. Our scarves we leave on…What
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Evaluating Business Communication BCOM/230 January 30‚ 2012 Evaluating Business Communication The learning team assignment for the previous week has a formal memo sent to William‚ the CEO; a regular memo sent to Mark‚ the sales manager‚ and Dana‚ the marketing manager; and an email to the accounting department. These communiqués were to inform the individuals about the accounting team’s findings on JJJ Company’s files. Upon reviewing each communiqué from the
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used his television appearance to deny the allegations and outline his personal financial circumstances. Nixon made the American citizens believe in his honesty by using plain folks‚ testimonial‚ weasel words‚ as well as logical fallacies‚ such as an ad hominem argument‚ false analogy‚ and begging the question to deliver his speech. According to the Institute for Propaganda Analysis‚ “Plain folks” is a device used by politicians such as Nixon to win our confidence by appearing to be like any normal
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10 marks) Q2. Describe about your job and responsibilities (The duties may include the following) i. Preparing and maintaining (or assisting) accounting records ii. IT skills iii. Accounting related assignments iv. Other ad hoc administrative work assigned by your supervisor. (10 marks) b.
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