Understanding argumentations and its forms Flashcards

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It is a form of discourse by means of which we try to persuade others about the truth or falsity of a disputed matter.

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Argumentation

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This is the testimony of a person of a witness who firsthand saw the incident.

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Direct Evidence

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does not directly prove that the defendant is guilty of an offense, however it is evidence of another fact that could lead to the conclusion or inference that the defendant is guilty.

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Indirect evidence

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possible sources of evidence

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  • newspaper
  • magazine
  • official documents
  • Historical papers or statements made by reliable people
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We are prone to believe a statement if we accept a reasonable cause for it

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Antecedent probability

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when you claim the two things that differ from each other but perform similar functions produce the same effect.

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Analogy

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based on the fact that what has been true under identical or similar circumstances will be true of the present circumstances.

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Example

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appeals to the emotion; it seeks to produce action.

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Persuasion

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appeals mainly to logical reason; it seeks to move the mind.

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Conviction

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presents only one side of a proposition and is a sustained,
organized attempt to make others accept a decision and act in
accordance with that decision.

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Propaganda

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a type of argument that uses coercion.

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brainwashing

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is the use of force or the threat of force.

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Coercion

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is the process of using existing knowledge to draw conclusions, make predictions, or construct explanations.

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Reasoning

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All terms used must be clearly defined

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Lack of Understanding of Terms

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15
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Do not jump to Conclusions

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Hasty Generalization

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Opinions should not be taken as facts

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Opinion substituted for a fact

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Be sure facts, not just half-truths, are given

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Misuse of facts

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Authorities must be reputable, recognized as authorities, and up-to-date

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Lack of Reliable Authority

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lack of emotional control and has no logical basis

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Name-calling