Make a Venn diagram conveying the following: All men are mortal. Socrates is
Make a Venn diagram conveying the following: All men are mortal. Socrates is a man. Therefore, Socrates is mortal. And: All people are animals. Some people are rational. Therefore, Some animals are rational.
Explain the meaning and provide examples of each of the following, from a logic perspective: ‘argument’, ‘valid’, ‘invalid’, ‘sentence’, ‘premise’, and ‘conclusion’.
Instructions
Course Objectives:
CO4: Evaluate and analyze various forms of ar
Instructions
Course Objectives:
CO4: Evaluate and analyze various forms of argument for rhetorical devices, fallacies, and possible pseudo-reasoning. (Evaluate)
CO5: Create an argument free from logical errors. (Create)
Description:
For this assignment, you will use MS PowerPoint to present your final argument utilizing one of the three forms covered in the class (Classic/Aristotelian, Toulmin, or Rogerian).
After a catchy title slide, you will present your introduction paragraph on slide 2. This should be the same introduction produced in week 5, but with some tweaking based on instructor feedback.
Then, you will add at least one slide for each of the components of that type of argument. For example, if you choose the Classical argument, you will need at least one slide labeled for each component: Statement of the Background, Position, Proof, and Refutation. Be sure you see the lesson on Refutations.
You are NOT pasting a papr into the slides. Doing so will cost points for not following directions.
Each slide should have several bullets providing your best points for each component. Those bullets are then explained in the notes as commentary or in the transcript for any dialogue should you choose to narrate the presentation.
Be sure to include citations of scholarly resources either on the slides or in the notes (or both) and a final slide or two with APA or MLA formatted references.
Convince me that your position on your topic is the right one!
***USE CLASSIC FORM***
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Option 2: Assuming we need more than Justified True Beliefs (JTB) for propositi
Option 2: Assuming we need more than Justified True Beliefs (JTB) for propositions to be considered knowledge, argue that either foundationalism or coherentism is better in addressing the insufficiency of JTB. Alternatively, do some research and present a reasonable alternative (Pragmatism, Reliabilism, etc.)
Good Morning Class,
A recent argument that comes to mind that contains fallacie
Good Morning Class,
A recent argument that comes to mind that contains fallacies I used happened last week riday when I was talking to my students. Each Friday, I like to remind my students to be smart on the weekends, and not to get themselves hurt or hurt anyone else. I often find myself talking about drinking and the negative effects that it can have on your life. Using a slippery slope fallacy, I broke down the possible consequences of drinking irresponsibly. I started with the example of having too much to drink, making the bad decision of driving a car, getting pulled over, getting arrested, losing their license, and, ruining their career.
Slippery Slope fallacy is a common fallacy used in explaining the consequences of negative actions. It is similar to the snowball effect in which one initial action leads to other more significant reactions, often ending with a negative outcome. In my argument, I explained how drinking can lead to losing your career. This fallacy is flawed because it assumes that the students drink and assumes they don’t have steps in place to prevent them from drinking and driving, such as a designated driver. I did not provide any examples, nor do I know if any of the students drink.
I commonly like to use the slippery slope type of fallacy. I believe it is because I like to explain the consequences of negative actions and how they can impact your life. However, this goes both ways, I also like to explain the positive outcomes of hard work and good behavior.
I understand that using the slippery slope fallacy is flawed with close relations to scare tactics, assuming whoever I am talking to will make a bad decision. Moving forward I will give more examples rather than possible consequences. In my case I should have used an example of how someone ruined their life by abusing alcohol, hopefully strengthening my argument – Keahi Tabura
Hello Class,
An argument I experienced last week falls under the category of th
Hello Class,
An argument I experienced last week falls under the category of the perfectionist fallacy. I went to the store with my roommate. I consistently bring my reusable bags to avoid wasting more plastic than I already do. One only needs so many extra plastic bags for bathroom garbage cans. My roommate told me it was a waste of time to bring in my bags and that I was not helping the environment either way. He reasoned that I contribute to plenty of garbage, from packaged meats to boxed or canned foods, and that even if I bring my bags to the grocery store, I still am not making a difference in the impact of the environment.
Argument 1
P1: You contribute to environmental waste through various means, such as boxed or canned foods and packaged meats.
P2: Even with reusable bags at the grocery store, the overall environmental impact is not significantly reduced.
C1: Therefore, bringing reusable bags to the store is a waste of time and does not contribute meaningfully to addressing the environmental waste problem.
My roommate used the perfectionist fallacy because he rejected the effectiveness of reusable bags based solely on the idea that they do not entirely solve the planet’s overall waste problem. While reusable bags may not be a flawless solution to the widespread problem, they can still contribute positively and reduce the use of disposable plastic bags, even if other aspects of environmental impact exist.
The fallacy I use the most is the common practice tactic. I use this technique when I lack the motivation to proceed with my original plan to go to the gym after work. In addition, I also use this technique to justify the actions of overindulging in alcohol when downtown on a weekend night.
Now that I have identified the fallacy, I am guilty of using consistently, I can change this by:
Reflecting on my goals to remind myself why I am going to the gym.
Develop a deeper level of motivation through repetition to make it to the gym after work daily.
As far as overdoing my alcohol consumption, the steps to change include:
Be aware of the fallacy that I usually use.
Seek support or change my environment.
Practice moderation.
Sincerely,
-Rylie Cummings
Directions:
Think about any argument you have experienced in the last week or t
Directions:
Think about any argument you have experienced in the last week or two that you believe contains a fallacy. Please keep in mind there are differences between fallacies and the rhetorical devices you learned about earlier in the course.
Present the gist of the argument as well as the named fallacy you believe was used by you or someone else. This could even be an argument (using the proper critical thinking definition of the term) you observed, but were not involved in.
Using any of the resources provided this week, provide a definition for the fallacy and an explanation of how this particular argument commits the fallacy.
Alternatively, share with us the one fallacy you believe you use more, why you think you use it, and what you will do now that you understand it is an error in reasoning.
Example: During an actual argument with my significant other, she seemed to run out of reasons on why she was right. She stopped, looked at me and said “You are just like your mother!”
It may be true, but as it was used, this is an ad hominem fallacy. It has nothing to do with her argument or the conclusion. Dowden defined ad hominem as “an irrelevant attack” to undermine my position.
Dowden, Bradley. “Fallacies.” Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. https://iep.utm.edu/fallacy/#AdHominem
1. Explain what Tressie McMillan Cottom means when she says that US health care
1. Explain what Tressie McMillan Cottom means when she says that US health care systems assume black women’s incompetence? Use specifics from the author’s argument as you summarize the main points.
2. As she conveys the story, how might Cottom’s pregnancy have been different had the health care workers involved read her as competent? What would have changed? Name the differences in detail and explain with specifics.
3. Name some A. stereotypes and B. structural features of modern health care that, according to Kidd & Carel, C. make patients especially vulnerable to epistemic injustice?
4. One kind of epistemic injustice in health care is testimonial injustice. A. Define testimonial injustice. B. Give an example of testimonial injustice from Cottom, Kidd & Carel. C. Explain what makes this example a testimonial injustice.
5. Another kind epistemic injustice in health care is hermeneutical injustice. A. Define hermeneutical injustice. B. Give an example of hermeneutical injustice from Cottom, Kidd & Carel. C. Explain what makes it hermeneutical injustice.
In around 250 words, explain the meaning and significance of the following pa
In around 250 words, explain the meaning and significance of the following passage in Descartes’ overall Cogito argument, from Meditations on First Philosophy: “What leads me to think that the wax exists – namely, that I see it – leads much more obviously to the conclusion that I exist. What I see might not really be the wax; perhaps I don’t even have eyes with which to see anything. But when I see or think I see (I am not here distinguishing the two), it is simply not possible that I who am now thinking am not something. Similarly, that I exist follows from the other bases for judging that the wax exists – that I touch it, that I imagine it, or any other basis, and similarly for my bases for judging that anything else exists outside me. As I came to perceive the wax more distinctly by applying not just sight and touch but other considerations, all this too contributed to my knowing myself even more distinctly, because whatever goes into my perception of the wax or of any other body must do even more to establish the nature of my own mind.” Then evaluate and/or criticize the extent to which Descartes argument that “I think, therefore, I am.” is indubitable.
Discuss the 5 stages of relationships based on personal stories from yourself,
Discuss the 5 stages of relationships based on personal stories from yourself, friends, peers or family members.
Collect stories from your own life, your friends, peers or family members about the 5 stages of relationships, as taught in the class. Using plenty of citations and paraphrases on the 5 stages of relationships. Include the stories gathered from people at the very end. If you use any other source, include a list of those as well.
Minimum length: 500 words.
Instructions
Course Objectives
CO4: Evaluate and analyze various forms of arg
Instructions
Course Objectives
CO4: Evaluate and analyze various forms of argument for rhetorical devices, fallacies, and possible pseudo-reasoning. (Evaluate)
CO5: Create an argument free from logical errors. (Create)
Description:
The goal for the week seven presentation is to use a well-structured argument to persuade the audience of what you believe to be the truth using evidence from authoritative, unbiased sources as justification. You will use one of the three types of argument discussed in week six, Classic, Toulmin, or Rogerian to present your case.
Note, you would do well to read the lesson from week six on these types of arguments before completing this assignment AND you will be free to modify your actual introduction to better align with your chosen type. A key graded component for each type of argument is producing a credible counterargument to your claim. If you cannot reasonably present a legitimate argument against your position, you need to rethink your topic. Rationally, if no one can argue against your position, there is no need for your argument.
Choose an issue you’d like to convince other people of and find resources that will be the foundation for the Week 7 PowerPoint.
Here you will focus on ONLY the introductory paragraph and an annotated bibliography.
See the examples for formatting. At the least, the document should be double-spaced and the annotated references should be hanging indent.
Part I: Introduce your topic.
Using information from the textbook in chapters 5 and 6, as well as the lessons from weeks 4 and 5, write a proper introductory paragraph. This paragraph will contain your thesis and a rudimentary outline of your argument.
This is NOT a rough draft and writing more than the introductory paragraph will result in a loss of points for not following directions. One consideration here is to provide enough for the instructor to provide proper guidance on how to best complete the PowerPoint.
Part II: “Annotated bibliography”
The goal here is to provide a proper reference in the chosen style for a minimum of three resources you plan to use in your argument. After providing that reference, provide a short description of the main points in the work AND how you intend to use that information in your final PowerPoint. See the attached example for guidance.
You would be well advised to consult the week 7 assignment descriptions for clarity on expectations.
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