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» Purposes of Argument
○ Argument (discover a truth) → conviction
○ Persuasion (know a truth) → action
There are different types of arguments:
○ Arguments to Inform - these can be anything from street signs to advertisements. Political campaigns also use arguments to inform for when they are running for office.
○ Arguments to Convince - As a form of writing reports usually aim to persuade the reader rather than win out over opponents.
○ Arguments to Explore - Can be deeply personal or it can be aimed at addressing serious problems in society.
○ Arguments to Make Decisions - Arguing for a particular decision, like choosing a major in college.
○ Arguments to Meditate or Pray - The writer or speaker is most often hoping to transform something in him or herself or peace of mind.
○ Argument (discover a truth) → conviction
○ Persuasion (know a truth) → action
There are different types of arguments:
○ Arguments to Inform - these can be anything from street signs to advertisements. Political campaigns also use arguments to inform for when they are running for office.
○ Arguments to Convince - As a form of writing reports usually aim to persuade the reader rather than win out over opponents.
○ Arguments to Explore - Can be deeply personal or it can be aimed at addressing serious problems in society.
○ Arguments to Make Decisions - Arguing for a particular decision, like choosing a major in college.
○ Arguments to Meditate or Pray - The writer or speaker is most often hoping to transform something in him or herself or peace of mind.
» Occasions for Argument
○ Arguments about the Past - Also called forensic arguments; controversies in business, government and academia. Like in civil and criminal cases lawyers interrogate the witness to try and establish was happened at an earlier time.
○ Arguments about the Future - Also called deliberative arguments. Legislatures, congresses and parliaments are called deliberative parties because they establish policies for the future.
○ Arguments about the Present - Are often arguments about contemporary values. They are sometimes called epideitic arguments or ceremonial arguments because they tend to be herd at public occasions.
○ Arguments about the Past - Also called forensic arguments; controversies in business, government and academia. Like in civil and criminal cases lawyers interrogate the witness to try and establish was happened at an earlier time.
○ Arguments about the Future - Also called deliberative arguments. Legislatures, congresses and parliaments are called deliberative parties because they establish policies for the future.
○ Arguments about the Present - Are often arguments about contemporary values. They are sometimes called epideitic arguments or ceremonial arguments because they tend to be herd at public occasions.
» Kinds of Argument
○ Arguments of Fact - Did something happen?
○ Arguments of Definition - What is the nature of the thing?
○ Arguments of Evaluation - What is the quality of the thing?
○ Proposal Arguments - What actions should be taken?
○ Arguments of Fact - Did something happen?
○ Arguments of Definition - What is the nature of the thing?
○ Arguments of Evaluation - What is the quality of the thing?
○ Proposal Arguments - What actions should be taken?
» Audiences for Arguments
○ Considering Contexts
○ Considering Contexts
