ARGUMENTS VS EXPLANATIONS EXPLANATIONS An explanation is a group of statements that try to show how or why something is or will be the case. Specifically‚ we use an explanation when we try to explain what makes a claim true. The event or the phenomenon in question is usually accepted as a matter of fact. Explanations do NOT prove why something is the case. Every explanation is composed of two parts: The explanandum (a statement that describes the event that is supposed to be explained)‚ and
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integrity of human beings. Lies have cost the lives of people‚ their reputation‚ and destroyed the public trust of an entire country. A prominent figure that have lied to countless people are government leaders. According to John Mearsheimer’s book Why Leaders Lie ‚ leaders that belong to a democratic country are most likely to lie its citizens. Regardless‚ it is vital to a democratic-republic to have its government leaders lie to its citizens. Primarily‚ the matter should not be who leaders are lying
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In academic writing‚ an argument is usually a main idea‚ often called a “claim” or “thesis statement‚” backed up with evidence that supports the idea. In most college papers‚ one needs to make some sort of claim and use evidence to support it. One’s ability to do this will separate a good paper from other papers. We use argument in everyday life to convince somebody of my ideas or opinion‚ convince our teachers we deserve a better grade. A better argument is accomplished if no emotion is involved
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contribute to their rise to fame‚ some had to work hard to get where they are. Eminem and Drake started from the bottom and are now two of the most successful rappers in the music industry. Eminem‚ also known as Slim Shady‚ was born on October 17‚ 1972 in St. Joseph Missouri. His full name is Marshall Bruce Mathers‚ but he thought it’d be comical to go by his initials M&M which he later started writing as Eminem. Eminem was raised by his mother because his father abandoned him when he was still an
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Problem solving in groups: when and why Advantages of Group Problem Solving: Resources For many tasks‚ groups possess a greater collection of resources than do most individuals. Sometimes the resources are physical. For example‚ three or four people can put up a tent or dig a ditch better than a lone person. But on other problems the pooled resources lead to qualitatively better solutions. Think‚ for instance‚ about times when you have studied with other students for a test‚ and you will remember
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examples of signposts that are used in argumentative essays. Signposts enable the reader to follow our arguments easily. When pointing out opposing arguments (Cons): Opponents of this idea claim/maintain that… Those who disagree/ are against these ideas may say/ assert that… Some people may disagree with this idea‚ Some people may say that…however… When stating specifically why they think like that: They claim that…since… Reaching the turning point: However
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my respected opponents and members of the audience. With the key terms explained by the first speaker‚ let us examine our motion once again. Mass media is the major contributor to teenage social problems today. In the light of our definitions‚ is this a valid proposition? Let us consider some arguments in favor of this proposition. I‚ as the opposition’s deputy minister‚ disagree with the motion because I believe that teenagers can make use of the mass media as a platform to voice out their opinions
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alcohol does not only compromise the health and social well-being of the individual drinker‚ but can often have devastating impacts on their families‚ friends‚ co-workers‚ employers and outsiders. The negative impact of a multitude of alcohol-related problems extend deep into society and can seriously affect community life. The World Health Organization’s recent Global Data Report on Health and Alcohol specifies‚ “Harmful use of alcohol results in the death of 2.5 million people annually‚ causes illness
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Lillian Flloyd Economics 214-D16 March 27‚ 2013 Liberty University Bulls‚ Bear‚ and Golden Calves Chapter Two: Me‚ Myself‚ and Why 1. What is the difference between self-interest and selfishness? Why is this distinction important when considering the competitive market economy as appropriate for society? Self-interest is looking out for your best interest and finding the best possible alternatives that will benefit yourself in the business world. Selfishness is putting
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The cosmological arguments are inductive arguments based on an ‘a posteriori’ premise‚ which‚ despite having been introduced many years ago‚ continue to be prevalent today. An early example of the argument is within ‘Timaeus’‚ in which Plato proposed the idea that anything that has been created must be created by a cause. These arguments are intended to prove the existence of the God of Classical Theism by explaining that God must be the first cause of the universe; the being setting the world into
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