SOCY1001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Argumentation Theory, Co-Premise
29 May 2017
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Reasons that consist of beliefs, values, assumptions, or generalizations that link evidence to a conclusion. Generally contains one explicit and one unstated premise. Ex: you don"t like math, because you are a comm major. Unstated premise = comm majors don"t like math. Important for us to recognize these unstated premises/connectives because this is not necessarily true. Don"t actually consider these simple" arguments to be simple. Claim reason 1, reason 2, reason 3. Ex: boston is a great place for a vacation the restaurants are wonderful, the t provides reliable service, the opportunities to enjoy the arts are substantial. Unstated premise = good restaurants make for a good vacation, etc. Single arguments connected in parallel to defend the claim. The reasons have to act together in order to defend the claim. Arguments connected in a series, one supporting the other to defend the claim. Ex: i shouldn"t be in charge of preparing meals.
