MODR 1710 Study Guide - Final Guide: Walt Frazier, Ad Hominem, Argument From Analogy
6 Dec 2013
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Women and sexism modr study notes 10/24/2013 3:58:00 pm. Intuitive thinking rational thoughts aren"t given, non-verbal, instinctual. Poetic thinking- song lyrics, felt sense that instigates thoughts and language. Argument: type of discourse oral or written, with a certain structure premise(reasons) conclusion, certain purpose - to persuade. Types of claims acting as a reason in arguments: actual statements: figuring out whether its truth (observable research) or false (assumed thoughts) founded by empirical research, evaluative reason: can not be tested empirically. Relevance - means that the reasons, each of them should have baring on the philosophy (determined between the premises) Sufficiency - the amount of support/evidence it provides. If the reasons have no reference and does not make sense nor support its conclusion properly, it is considered a problematic premise. Ambiguity fallacy - when an unclear phrase with multiple definitions are used within the argument, therefore don"t support the conclusion.
