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Reasonable Arguments. Sound support True & accurate evidence Linguistic consistency Clear & consistent meaning Valid reasoning Follows logical rules. Reasonable Person. Communicates how & what they think Considers what others have to say Searches for best reasons & conclusions.
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Reasonable Arguments • Sound support • True & accurate evidence • Linguistic consistency • Clear & consistent meaning • Valid reasoning • Follows logical rules
Reasonable Person • Communicates how & what they think • Considers what others have to say • Searches for best reasons & conclusions
Responding to Arguments • Acceptance • Consideration • Rebuttal or refutation • Repudiation (dismissing)
Homework Exercise • Refer to Exercise A, p. 73 • Find an unreasonable argument. • Summarize argument. • Apply support, linguistic consistency, and validity. • Discuss how you might respond. • Attach copy of argument, if possible.