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Chapter 1 Argument: An Introduction

Chapter 1 Argument: An Introduction. Definition of argument:. “Over the centuries, philosophers and rhetoricians have disagreed about the meaning of the term…”. Oh no, it isn’t!. It’s about TRUTH!. It’s about winning. Duh !. You are ALL wrong, Losers!. What argument is NOT:. Argument IS:.

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Chapter 1 Argument: An Introduction

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  1. Chapter 1Argument: An Introduction

  2. Definition of argument: “Over the centuries, philosophers and rhetoricians have disagreed about the meaning of the term…” Oh no, it isn’t! It’s about TRUTH! It’s about winning. Duh! You are ALL wrong, Losers!

  3. What argument is NOT:

  4. Argument IS: • a creative and productive activity that engages us at high levels of inquiry and critical thinking • Think of seeking the best solution for a problem • Aims to find a desire for truth and should promote the best belief or course of action

  5. Arguments can be EXPLICIT or IMPLICIT • Explicit: directly states claim and supports it with reasons and evidence • Implicit: not overt, not stated outright

  6. Implicit Explicit

  7. For Class Discussionpgs. 6-8 Assume you are explaining implicit arguments to an international exchange student who is not familiar with U.S. politics and popular culture.

  8. Defining Features of Argument • Claim AND justification of the claim (pg. 9) • “Yes, I can.” • “No, you can’t” • “Yes, I can.” This is a QUARREL, not and ARGUMENT. --”But I’m sixteen years old.” Moving toward an argument, offers REASON

  9. Necessary Conditions for Argument • a set of two or more conflicting assertions and 2) attempts to resolve the conflict through and appeal to reason. Good arguments clarify and support the reasons presented. --anticipate questions --examine own beliefs --consider and justify assumptions

  10. Combines Truth Seeking and Persuasion Sophists: professional rhetoricians trained to win arguments, would argue any side willing to pay them Socrates: valued truth over persuasion, peels away false arguments, commit to the right course of action Truth Seeking Persuasion Sophistry is now synonymous with trickery in argument Socrates

  11. “We are condemned (or liberated) to live in a pluralistic, multicultural world with competing visions of the truth.”

  12. College Athletes Caught in Tangled Web • A. frat students • B. non-athletes • C. faculty members • D. women’s basketball coach • E. tennis coach • F. athletic director • G. ACLU rep • H. Dean of Students

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