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    Elements of Argument

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    For hundreds of years there had been only one excepted way of written argument‚ which was Aristotle’s model. Now there are several more‚ including Rogers and the Toumlin Rhetoric’s. Every day we face different situations‚ some good some bad. When the one situation comes up where you are left in disagreement with another person‚ have you ever thought of how you can argue over the matter? Clearly most do not‚ and will argue their point until they win or the other person finally understands. I can honestly

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    understanding of the argument’s content. All formal fallacies are specific types of non sequiturs. * Appeal to probability – takes something for granted because it would probably be the case‚ (or might possibly be the case). * Argument from fallacy – assumes that if an argument for some conclusion is fallacious‚ then the conclusion itself is false. * Base rate fallacy – making a probability judgement based on conditional probabilities‚ without taking into account the effect of prior probabilities

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    Thrasymachus Arguments

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    I believe that after thinking hard about the arguments I could say that Socrates has won. When I say the word “won” I use it loosely because in all reality it was hard for me to agree with Thrasymachus. As hard as it was it to agree with the one it was also hard to agree with Socrates because he really doesn’t give the strongest arguments against Thrasymachus claim. He also never really gives his opinion or definition on what he thinks justice is. The first reason why I would say Socrates won is

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    rogerian argument

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    Rogerian Argument‚ 15% of final grade‚ 1300 words Having analyzed a visual argument‚ a written argument‚ and your own writing processes‚ you will now be asked to present two opposing views on the same social justice issue‚ and‚ in whatever way possible‚ propose a solution that would please both parties. Rough Draft (3 printed copies) Due: 3/18 Final Draft Due: 3/20 by the beginning of class via Turnitin The Assignment: Using at least three sources‚ craft a Rogerian Argument focusing on

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    Teleological Argument

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    Teleology is an argument of God’s existence following the evidence of order defined as the design of nature. Teleological arguments also known as arguments from design‚ explain the order in the universe to the existence of God. The universe is believed to be ordered towards some end or a certain purpose. It is more reasonable to suggest that the universe was created by an intelligent being to accomplish a purpose rather than it being there by chance (McGrath‚ 2010). The teleological argument has been used

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    Glaucon's Argument

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    Glaucon’s Argument In Book 2 of the Republic‚ Glaucon is passionate about finding the true meaning of what justice is. To do this he decides to praise injustice in the purest way so that Socrates will refute it and give him the meaning of justice in its purest form. Glaucon approaches the situation by discussing the following three points: the “kind of thing people consider justice to be and what its origins are”‚ “that all who practice it do so unwillingly‚ as something necessary‚ not as something

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    Atheist Argument

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    says "This argument is fallacious you all blame God for the bad things in life when really it’s people because God gave us free will" and then several atheists begin to bicker and argue with him over who is right and wrong for literally an hour straight before I even read any of it but they totally miss the point this dude is so full of himself for having used all these big words and was so sure he was so much smarter than everyone in that forum until I hit him with this: "Your argument was flawed

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    Moral Arguments

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    Constructing Moral Arguments Five Steps for Constructing Moral Arguments People need to pass a driving test to get a license to drive a car. People should also have to take a test and get a license before they can become a parent by having children. After all‚ parenting is a greater responsibility and requires more skill than driving. Develop a list of premises: Driving is important because as parents we need to be able to transport our children to school. Since we are responsible for our children’s

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    Argument Essay

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    Argument Essay Angel Seter Kelly Mink PHI103 9/1/2014 Argument Essay The government does not believe in same- sex marriage. It is not part of the ideal marriage between a man and woman that has been around for decades. The government still believes these individuals has rights and does recognize them as a equal that can live together just not be married.. The argument

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    Geach's Argument

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    In this paper‚ I will present the arguments of two philosophers about the definition of “good”. First‚ I will present Moore’s argument that “good” is indefinable. Then‚ I will present Geach’s response to this and how he can undermine Moore’s argument. Next‚ I will discuss in what sense Geach believes “good” can be defined. Finally‚ I will discuss my opinion on who has the correct definability of “good” and give reasons to defend my opinion. Moore sets the groundwork by first defining the province

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