Stasis Theory Flashcards
1
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Arguments of fact
A
Involves a statement that can be proven or disproven with specific evidence or testimony
Did something happen?
2
Q
Argument of definition
A
What is the nature of the thing?
Argues the definition of something and how it can be understood/addressed
3
Q
Arguments of evaluation
A
What is the quality of the thing?
Presents criteria and then measures individual people, ideas, or things, against those standards
4
Q
Arguments of proposal
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What actions should be taken?
After facts confirmed, definitions agreed on, evaluations made, and causes traced
5
Q
Arguments of cause
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Arguments that A) State a cause and then examine its effects; B) state an effect and then trace the effect back to its causes; C) move through a series of links
