Philosophy 2730F/G : Media Ethics1.docx

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Arguments can be represented as follows: premise(p): it was raining when i cam in to class p2: the weather network says the rain is expected to continue c: it will probably still be raining when i leave class practically, philosophical arguments are intended to at the very least convince those to whom the argument is presented to accept the conclusion of the argument as compelling or plausible ideally, a philosophical argument is intended to reveal some truth about the world of the human experience that was previously unknown identify a belief that needs to be addressed, some belief, supported by reasons, about which there is uncertainty with respect to its accuracy, and/or ambiguity in respect of its meaning (always a belief presented by others) once the belief at issue has been identified, you then articulate its flaws (supported by good reasons), or purpose a more compelling alternative (that is more compelling because its supported by better reasons) or both.

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